Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm

England
List entry 1008115
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises two distinct barrow types, indicating use across successive prehistoric periods for burial and ceremonial purposes. The bowl barrow represents the simpler, more common form of round mound constructed during the Bronze Age, whilst the disc barrow, characterised by its distinctive circular ditch with an internal mound, reflects Neolithic and Early Bronze Age mortuary practice. Together these earthworks constitute evidence of sustained ritual activity at this location during the third and second millennia before the Common Era.

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm?

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008115.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm?

Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint 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 1008115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and disc barrow 600m NNW of Sandpoint Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle 650m NNW of Sandpoint Farm (0.1 km), Woodspring Priory and associated fishponds and field system (1.6 km), Worlebury Camp, a large multivallate hillfort and the linear earthworks to the east (3.5 km).

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