Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm

Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm

England
List entry 1008217
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Dale in Somerset. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a burial mound type that was prevalent in southern Britain during the Bronze Age. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1008217, indicating its status as a designated archaeological monument of national importance. Bowl barrows of this period typically served as burial places, often containing cremated or inhumed remains, and frequently represent communal or family burial sites used across several generations.

Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm?

Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Dale in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008217.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm?

Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale 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 1008217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Dale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (3.4 km), Bishop's palace (5.3 km), Early Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey Farm (5.9 km).

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