Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation

Round barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation

England
List entry 1003027
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The site comprises one or more barrows characteristic of the early Bronze Age period, roughly dating to between 2200 and 1500 BC, when such earthworks were constructed as burial mounds for members of Bronze Age communities. These monuments represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Somerset landscape. The barrows form part of the wider archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in the region and remain a scheduled ancient monument of national importance.

Round barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003027. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation?

Round barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003027.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation?

Round barrows SW of Cleeve's 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 1003027.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrows SW of Cleeve's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (4.1 km), Browne's Gate (5.1 km), King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (5.1 km).

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