Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery

Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1012594
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Overview

History & significance

The Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument forming part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery in Somerset. These bowl barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent typical burial monuments of this period, constructed as low earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains. The three barrows are positioned within a larger cemetery complex, demonstrating the significance of this location as a burial ground extending across the local landscape. Such groupings of barrows were often used by related communities over successive generations, reflecting patterns of ritual practice and territorial attachment during the Bronze Age.

Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012594. View the official record →

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What is Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery?

The Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument forming part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012594.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery?

Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery 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 1012594.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement on Stoke Moor (7.4 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (7.9 km), Wayside cross at Stoughton Cross (8.1 km).

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