Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm

Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm

England
List entry 1008294
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically consist of a central burial deposit surrounded by an earth mound, often measuring between fifteen and thirty metres in diameter. The barrow's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric ceremonial and funerary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008294. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm?

Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008294.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm?

Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell 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 1008294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stow Barrow : a bowl barrow 700m southwest of Haydon Grange Farm (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 570m south east of Lodmore Farm (9.3 km), Priddy Circle and barrow cemetery 400m north of Castle of Comfort Inn (9.5 km).

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