Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm

Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm

England
List entry 1020207
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises two round barrows, characteristic earthwork burial mounds of the Bronze Age period that would have served as prominent markers within the contemporary landscape. Such barrow cemeteries reflect the funerary practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities, with the positioning of multiple mounds suggesting a significant burial place used across generations. The monument's survival and official designation on the National Heritage List for England indicates its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the region.

Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020207. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm?

Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020207.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm?

Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill 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 1020207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery 470m and 400m north of Pen Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Browne's Gate (2.9 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (3 km), King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (3.2 km).

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