Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm

Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm

England
List entry 1011527
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located near Barrow House Farm in Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound typical of bowl barrows, a common burial form across southern England during the later Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Such monuments functioned as communal or individual burial sites and reflect the ritual practices and social structures of prehistoric communities in the region. The barrow is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1011527, recognising its archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric funerary architecture.

Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011527. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm?

Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located near Barrow House Farm in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011527.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm?

Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House 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 1011527.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Beacon Hill (7.8 km), Round barrow on Beacon Hill (7.9 km), Circular earthwork and barrows on Beacon Hill (8.2 km).

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