Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge

Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge

England
List entry 1010285
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m north west of Harptree Lodge is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset. The monument consists of a round earthwork characteristic of barrow construction from this period, built to mark and contain human remains. Such bowl barrows represent significant ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities, serving as focal points for burial activity and ancestral commemoration. The surviving earthwork preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the Harptree area of Somerset.

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 Early Bronze Age burial mound 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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