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Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1.07 kilometres north east of Paradise Farm in Somerset. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork of circular form characteristic of bowl barrows, a funerary monument type prevalent during the Bronze Age across southern England. The barrow's construction and use reflect the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practice in Somerset.
Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill, 1.07km north east of Paradise Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015078. View the official record →
Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1.07 kilometres north east of Paradise Farm in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015078.
Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill, 1.07km north east of Paradise Farm 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 1015078.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (5.3 km), Three round cairns on Wills Neck (5.5 km), Two bowl barrows, 530m and 670m north east of Plantation Cottage (6 km).
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