Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm

Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm

England
List entry 1009745
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The site comprises a circular earthwork mound typical of bowl barrows, a prevalent burial form across southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as focal points for interment and ritual activity within prehistoric communities. The barrow's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Bronze Age Somerset.

Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009745. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm?

Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009745.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm?

Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009745.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outlook Cave (7.1 km), Bracelet Cave (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 435m north west of Ivy Cottage (7.5 km).

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