Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well

Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well

England
List entry 1015087
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the slopes of Cothelstone Hill near St Agnes' Well in Somerset. The monument takes the form of a rounded earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type erected during the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a substantial earthen mound and represents evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Quantock Hills region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age communities in Somerset.

Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well?

Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the slopes of Cothelstone Hill near St Agnes' Well in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015087.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well?

Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km 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 1015087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well (0.1 km), Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 885m NNE of St Agnes' Well (0.3 km), Bowl barrow at the west end of Cothelstone Hill, 825m NNE of St Agnes' Well (0.4 km).

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