Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm

Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm

England
List entry 1020206
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Somerset. The site is designated as a scheduled monument and forms part of the archaeological landscape of the region, representing the funerary practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, its physical form preserving evidence of ritual burial practices characteristic of this era. Such monuments are significant archaeological records of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in the South West of England.

Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020206.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill 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 1020206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 490m north west of Pen Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's tithe barn (2.9 km), Bishop's palace (4.5 km), Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church (5.5 km).

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