Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool

Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool

England
List entry 1415589
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Somerset, England. The site consists of a characteristic bowl-shaped earthwork typical of Early Bronze Age funerary practice in southern Britain, dating to the period approximately 2200 to 1500 BC. Such barrows commonly contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the wider Bronze Age archaeological landscape of the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1415589. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool?

Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1415589.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool?

Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool 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 1415589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey Farm (5.1 km), Bishop's palace (5.4 km), Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (6.8 km).

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