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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 380m south east of Beechbarrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork comprising a roughly circular mound, characteristic of bowl barrows of the prehistoric period. Such monuments typically contained burials accompanied by grave goods and represent significant investment in funerary practice by early agricultural communities. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary behaviour in the Somerset landscape.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. 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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