Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm

Cairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm

England
List entry 1019801
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from stone rather than earth, which represents a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period in south-western Britain. Such cairns served as markers for elite burials and functioned as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The monument's survival to the present day, despite agricultural activity in the surrounding area, contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in Somerset.

Cairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019801. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm?

Cairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019801.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm?

Cairn 500m north west of Quantock 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 1019801.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 500m north west of Quantock Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (2.1 km), Three round cairns on Wills Neck (2.3 km), Two bowl barrows, 530m and 670m north east of Plantation Cottage (2.7 km).

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