Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm

Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm

England
List entry 1020777
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated in Somerset. The monument comprises a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary type found across southern England during these prehistoric periods. Such barrows typically served as communal or individual burial places and often contained inhumations, cremations, or grave goods reflecting the ritual practices of their time. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial patterns in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020777. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020777.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm?

Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow 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 1020777.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 470m north of Brendon Hill Farm (0.7 km), Carnarvon New Pit iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 300m south west of Heather House (0.8 km), Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House (1.3 km).

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