Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Weacombe Hill, 300m SSW of Bicknoller Post

Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill, 300m SSW of Bicknoller Post

England
List entry 1014125
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the Quantock Hills near Bicknoller in Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a round mound with a circular ditch, a characteristic bowl barrow configuration typical of Bronze Age burial practice in south-western England. Located at approximately 300 metres south-south-west of Bicknoller Post, the monument preserves evidence of prehistoric ritual and settlement patterns in the region. The site is recorded as a scheduled monument under the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Bronze Age funerary architecture.

Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill, 300m SSW of Bicknoller Post is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014125. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill, 300m SSW of Bicknoller Post?

Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the Quantock Hills near Bicknoller in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014125.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill, 300m SSW of Bicknoller Post?

Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill, 300m SSW 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 1014125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Weacombe Hill, 300m SSW of Bicknoller Post?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 280m south of Triscombe Stone (5.7 km), Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (5.8 km), Three round cairns on Wills Neck (6.1 km).

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