Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View

Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View

England
List entry 1010390
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow consists of a earthen mound characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice, built to contain or mark burials and serving as a communal or individual memorial. Such monuments are typical of the period spanning the late fourth to second millennium BC, when ritual mound burial was the predominant mortuary custom across southern Britain. The site's preservation and scheduling as a protected heritage monument reflect its significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010390. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View?

Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010390.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View?

Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View 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 1010390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 70m northwest of Hill View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Badger Hole, Wookey (4.5 km), Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (4.5 km), Bishop's palace (6.7 km).

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