Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHuish Champflower Barrow

Huish Champflower Barrow

England
List entry 1020692
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Huish Champflower Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in the parish of Huish Champflower in Somerset, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound in the landscape and represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. Such monuments typically date from between the fourth and second millennia before the present and would have served as communal or individual burial structures for the local population. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance and its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement and ritual practices in Somerset.

Huish Champflower Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020692. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huish Champflower Barrow?

Huish Champflower Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in the parish of Huish Champflower in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020692.

Who is responsible for protecting Huish Champflower Barrow?

Huish Champflower Barrow 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 1020692.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huish Champflower Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House (0.3 km), Carnarvon New Pit iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 300m south west of Heather House (0.8 km), World War II pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel (1 km).

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