Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View

Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View

England
List entry 1010106
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site consists of a earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a burial form prevalent in southern Britain during the Bronze Age, typically dating from around 2000 to 1500 BCE. Such monuments served as burial sites for individuals of elevated social status and represent an important category of prehistoric archaeological remains. The barrow's survival as a landscape feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010106. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View?

Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010106.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View?

Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View 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 1010106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m southwest of Moor View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (3.7 km), Browne's Gate (4.6 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (4.8 km).

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