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 burial mound located in Somerset, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status of the deceased. The barrow's survival as a discrete earthwork feature demonstrates the archaeological significance of Bronze Age burial practices in this region of the Somerset landscape.

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 burial mound located in Somerset, England. 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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