Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge

Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge

England
List entry 1010285
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The barrow survives as a low earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, representing a widespread tradition of burial practice in prehistoric Britain. Such monuments typically date between the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age, serving as focal points for communal or family burial rites. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a designated ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practice in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010285. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge?

Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010285.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge?

Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge 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 1010285.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Badger Hole, Wookey (4.8 km), Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (4.9 km), Two bowl barrows 550m south west of Haydon House (6.7 km).

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