Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Charn Hill

Bowl barrow on Charn Hill

England
List entry 1014711
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Charn Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow is a circular mound characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a common burial type throughout prehistoric Britain dating to the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of local funerary practice and ritual landscape from this era. The site contributes to the wider archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial practices in the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow on Charn Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014711. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Charn Hill?

Bowl barrow on Charn Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014711.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Charn Hill?

Bowl barrow on Charn Hill 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 1014711.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Charn Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort on Barrow Hill (2.9 km), Maperton medieval settlement (2.9 km), Village cross (3.6 km).

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