Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm

Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm

England
List entry 1008093
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form in prehistoric Britain. Such monuments typically date from the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age, serving as communal or individual grave markers within ritual landscapes. The barrow's survival to the present day, despite agricultural activity across the Somerset landscape, makes it a significant archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm?

Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008093.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm?

Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands 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 1008093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 570m west of Newlands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (4.9 km), Browne's Gate (5.1 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (5.2 km).

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