Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park

Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park

England
List entry 1006174
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The site consists of the fragmentary remains of what was originally a chambered or barrow burial structure, positioned on Murtry Hill within the grounds of Orchardleigh Park. The surviving physical evidence indicates a monument of considerable antiquity, though the structure has been substantially degraded over time. Such burial chambers represent important archaeological testimony to prehistoric burial practices and social organisation in the Somerset region during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park?

Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006174.

Who is responsible for protecting Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park?

Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park 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 1006174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burial chamber (remains of), Murtry Hill, Orchardleigh Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tedbury camp (2.6 km), Drying house at The Coach House, Willow Vale (3 km), Lime Kiln Hill Quarry Cave (3.8 km).

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