Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort

Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort

England
List entry 1020725
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The barrow is a round mound typical of Bronze Age burial practice, constructed to contain cremated or inhumed remains and serving as a visible marker of ancestral presence within the landscape. Its location in proximity to Elworthy Barrows hillfort, an Iron Age defensive settlement, demonstrates the long chronological occupation and ritual significance of this area in the Quantock Hills. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important indicator of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practice in the South West of England.

Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020725. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort?

Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020725.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort?

Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort 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 1020725.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elworthy Barrows hillfort (0.6 km), Tripp round barrow NW of Tripp Farm (3.1 km), Clatworthy hillfort (3.5 km).

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