Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach

Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach

England
List entry 1011529
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. The barrow survives as a roughly circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure type across southern England during the prehistoric period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity within their contemporary landscapes. The site's survival and scheduling as a nationally important monument reflects its value as evidence for early funeral practices and settlement patterns in the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011529. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach?

Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011529.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach?

Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach 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 1011529.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outlook Cave (7.3 km), Bracelet Cave (7.6 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (7.8 km).

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