Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm

Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm

England
List entry 1011533
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site represents a characteristic form of burial mound construction from the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as prominent markers for elite or significant burials within the landscape. The barrow survives as a rounded mound, exhibiting the typical morphological features of bowl barrows, which comprise a circular or sub-circular earthen bank and ditch. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011533. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm?

Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011533.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm?

Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington 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 1011533.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bracelet Cave (5.8 km), Badger Hole, Wookey (6.6 km), Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (6.6 km).

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