Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well

Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well

England
List entry 1015086
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately one kilometre north east of St Agnes' Well in Somerset. The site comprises a bowl barrow, a characteristic round burial mound of the Bronze Age period, alongside the remains of a later folly structure, indicating the hill has held significance across different historical periods. The bowl barrow represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region, whilst the folly ruins attest to eighteenth or nineteenth century antiquarian interest in the landscape. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1015086, reflecting its recognition as a site of archaeological and historical importance to Somerset's heritage.

Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015086. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well?

Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately one kilometre north east of St Agnes' Well in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015086.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well?

Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well 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 1015086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well (0.1 km), Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 885m NNE of St Agnes' Well (0.2 km), Bowl barrow at the west end of Cothelstone Hill, 825m NNE of St Agnes' Well (0.2 km).

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