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 funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork with a pronounced central mound, characteristic of bowl barrow construction from the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The site's location on Cothelstone Hill reflects the common Bronze Age practice of placing burial monuments on elevated ground, affording visibility across the surrounding terrain.

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 funerary monument located in Somerset, England. 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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