Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross

Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross

England
List entry 1021230
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south-east of Spire Cross, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises four distinct round barrows, earthwork structures typical of burial practices during the Bronze Age, when such mounds were constructed to inter the deceased and serve as prominent landscape markers. The barrows remain visible as raised circular mounds across the allotment, representing an important cluster of prehistoric funerary remains. These monuments form part of the broader pattern of Bronze Age burial activity across the Somerset landscape and are protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage legislation.

Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021230. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross?

Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south-east of Spire Cross, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021230.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross?

Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross 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 1021230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mounsey Castle and an associated outwork 100m to the north (3.6 km), Round barrow on East Anstey Common (5.1 km), Oldberry Castle (5.3 km).

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