Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House

Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House

England
List entry 1016500
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial sites and represent significant evidence of ritual and funerary practices among Bronze Age communities in the region. The monument's survival to the present day makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial traditions in Somerset.

Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House?

Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016500.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House?

Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House 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 1016500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows and a round cairn on Lydeard Hill, 750m north of Tilbury Farm (1 km), Bowl barrow at the west end of Cothelstone Hill, 825m NNE of St Agnes' Well (2.5 km), Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 885m NNE of St Agnes' Well (2.5 km).

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