Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation

Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation

England
List entry 1009774
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow form, which represents one of the most common types of funerary monument constructed during the Bronze Age across southern Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009774, reflecting its importance as a scheduled ancient monument.

Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009774. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation?

Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009774.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation?

Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation 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 1009774.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 600m north of Rookham Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (1.7 km), Browne's Gate (3.3 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (3.4 km).

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