Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill

Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill

England
List entry 1014129
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site consists of a characteristic bowl-shaped mound typical of barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as burial monuments for individuals of social standing. The barrow's survival on Thorncombe Hill preserves evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Somerset landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age communities and funerary traditions in the south-west of England.

Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill?

Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014129.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Thorncombe Hill?

Bowl barrow on Thorncombe 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 1014129.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 280m south of Triscombe Stone (4.9 km), Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (5 km), Three round cairns on Wills Neck (5.2 km).

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