Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm

Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm

England
List entry 1011528
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Somerset. The site comprises four distinct burial mounds: a single long barrow, characteristic of Neolithic communal burial practice, accompanied by three bowl barrows of Bronze Age date, which typically contained single or limited interments. The barrows represent successive phases of prehistoric burial activity at this location, spanning a considerable period from the Neolithic through the Bronze Age. The monument survives as earthwork remains and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance to the study of Somerset's prehistoric funerary landscape.

Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011528. View the official record →

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What is Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm?

Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011528.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm?

Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House 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 1011528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Beacon Hill (7.9 km), Round barrow on Beacon Hill (8 km), Circular earthwork and barrows on Beacon Hill (8.3 km).

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