Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm

Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm

England
List entry 1011533
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Somerset, England. The site represents a characteristic form of prehistoric funerary architecture, in which a mound of earth was raised over a central burial pit or chamber to commemorate the deceased. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the region. The barrow's preservation as an upstanding earthwork provides evidence of ceremonial and social practices in prehistoric Somerset.

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 burial monument situated 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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