Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool: one of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool: one of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood

England
List entry 1016293
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool is a round barrow of Bronze Age date forming part of a dispersed group of burial monuments located north and east of Foxhills Wood in Somerset. The barrow exhibits the characteristic form of a bowl barrow, comprising an earthen mound of modest dimensions raised over an inhumed burial. As a component of a larger barrow cemetery, it attests to the funerary practices and territorial organization of Bronze Age communities in the region. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1016293.

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool: one of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016293. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool: one of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood?

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool is a round barrow of Bronze Age date forming part of a dispersed group of burial monuments located north and east of Foxhills Wood in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016293.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool: one of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood?

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool: one of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood 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 1016293.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m south east of Brimble Pit Pool: one of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (4.8 km), Early Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey Farm (5.1 km), Browne's Gate (5.9 km).

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