Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station

Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station

England
List entry 1020548
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the Mendip plateau in Somerset. The site comprises two distinct burial structures of different periods: a long barrow dating to the Neolithic period, representing one of the earlier forms of communal burial architecture in Britain, and a bowl barrow of Bronze Age date, a circular mound typical of later prehistoric funerary practice. The monument testifies to the extended use of this location for burial purposes across several millennia of prehistory.

Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020548. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station?

Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the Mendip plateau in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020548.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station?

Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station 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 1020548.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow and bowl barrow 430m north west of the Mendip Nature Research Station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (4.3 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (5.1 km), Browne's Gate (5.2 km).

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