Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill

Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill

England
List entry 1021231
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure erected during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows functioned as burial monuments for individuals of status within prehistoric communities, often covering inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practice in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill?

Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021231.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill?

Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill 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 1021231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 780m ESE of the fire tower on Monkham Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Brendon Hill Farm (5.4 km).

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