Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in Beacon Plantation

Round barrow in Beacon Plantation

England
List entry 1006178
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow in Beacon Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. The monument survives as an earthwork of circular form typical of prehistoric funerary monuments constructed during the third and second millennia before the present era. Such barrows functioned as repositories for the deceased and often served as enduring territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006178, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Somerset region.

Round barrow in Beacon Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow in Beacon Plantation?

Round barrow in Beacon Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006178.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in Beacon Plantation?

Round barrow in Beacon Plantation 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 1006178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in Beacon Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The tithe barn (2.9 km), Market cross in the market place (3.1 km), Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station (3.6 km).

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