Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner

Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner

England
List entry 1008080
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. The site is recorded as a bowl barrow, the most common form of round barrow, and would have served as a burial mound for one or more individuals during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type are typically formed from a circular earthen mound, often with a central burial pit or grave. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its importance as evidence of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner?

Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008080.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner?

Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner 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 1008080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (4.6 km), Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church (4.9 km), Two bowl barrows on Barren Down, 250m north west of Princes Lodge (5.6 km).

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