Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of round barrows 750m north west of Ivy Cottage

Group of round barrows 750m north west of Ivy Cottage

England
List entry 1020494
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The group of round barrows situated 750 metres north west of Ivy Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. These barrows represent typical funerary structures of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of notable individuals and were often arranged in clusters across the landscape. The monument comprises multiple burial mounds, which would originally have contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. Such barrow groups are significant archaeological features that provide evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns, social organisation, and burial practices in the region during the second millennium BC.

Group of round barrows 750m north west of Ivy Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020494. View the official record →

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What is Group of round barrows 750m north west of Ivy Cottage?

The group of round barrows situated 750 metres north west of Ivy Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020494.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of round barrows 750m north west of Ivy Cottage?

Group of round barrows 750m north west of Ivy Cottage 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 1020494.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of round barrows 750m north west of Ivy Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Browne's Gate (2.9 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (3.1 km), Bishop's tithe barn (3.3 km).

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