Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow

Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow

England
List entry 1020019
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. The monument survives as a dome-shaped earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. Like other barrows of its type, it would have originally contained an inhumed burial or cremation deposits, though such evidence may no longer be visible or may have been disturbed in antiquity. The barrow's survival within a garden setting at Beechbarrow represents an important example of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020019. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow?

Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020019.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow?

Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow 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 1020019.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in the garden of Beechbarrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (3.3 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (3.7 km), Browne's Gate (3.7 km).

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