Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post

Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post

England
List entry 1014131
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in the Quantock Hills of Somerset. The barrow survives as a round mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, a common funerary structure dating to the Bronze Age period. It forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of the Quantock Hills, which contains numerous prehistoric remains reflecting the region's occupation and ritual practices during the Bronze Age.

Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post?

Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in the Quantock Hills of Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014131.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post?

Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post 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 1014131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Longstone Hill, 270m NNE of Bicknoller Post?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 280m south of Triscombe Stone (6 km), Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (6.2 km), Three round cairns on Wills Neck (6.4 km).

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