Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach

Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach

England
List entry 1011529
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m southwest of Nordrach is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across prehistoric Britain dating from the Early to Middle Bronze Age, approximately 2200 to 1500 BCE. Bowl barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods such as pottery and metalwork, reflecting the social status and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities. This example contributes to the archaeological landscape of Somerset and represents the funerary traditions of the period.

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 Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. 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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