Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow

Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow

England
List entry 1020020
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow is a prehistoric burial mound of Bronze Age date located in Somerset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork of typical bowl barrow form, comprising a raised mound surrounded by a ditch. Such barrows served as communal or individual burial monuments during the Bronze Age period and represent significant archaeological evidence of burial practices and social organization in prehistoric Somerset. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1020020.

Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow?

Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow is a prehistoric burial mound of Bronze Age date located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020020.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow?

Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow 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 1020020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (3.3 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (3.9 km), Browne's Gate (3.9 km).

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