Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm

Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm

England
List entry 1008076
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound, characteristic of bowl barrow construction, which served as a burial monument during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are typically interpreted as elite or high-status graves, often containing cremated or inhumed remains alongside grave goods. The site's location on the Mendip plateau reflects the pattern of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in this upland region of south-west England.

Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008076. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm?

Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008076.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm?

Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren 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 1008076.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bracelet Cave (6.7 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (6.9 km), Badger Hole, Wookey (7.4 km).

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