Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm

Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm

England
List entry 1010483
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow is a characteristic example of the bowl barrow type, which represents one of the most common forms of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically consist of a single mound of earth and stone covering an inhumation or cremation burial, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred individual. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and social organisation in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm?

Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010483.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm?

Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain 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 1010483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Badger Hole, Wookey (5 km), Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (5 km), Early Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey Farm (6.5 km).

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