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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m east of Barrow House Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow type monuments, which represent one of the most common burial monuments of the Bronze Age in Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods, though specific details of any interments at this particular site are not extensively documented in the readily accessible record. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological importance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices in the region.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument situated 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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