Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm

Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm

England
List entry 1010649
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises a round mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status and material culture of their time. This example forms part of the wider Bronze Age landscape of Somerset and represents the funerary practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities in the region.

Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm?

Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010649.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm?

Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts 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 1010649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 650m northeast of Higher Pitts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Browne's Gate (3.7 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (3.9 km), Bishop's tithe barn (4.1 km).

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