Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSetta Barrow and three round barrows to the south

Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south

England
List entry 1003856
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Setta Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow forms part of a linear cemetery comprising four round barrows aligned along a ridge, with Setta Barrow itself positioned to the north of three additional mounds situated to the south. These monuments are characteristic of the Bronze Age burial tradition in the South West, representing the funerary practices of communities during the second millennium before present. The barrow group survives as an important archaeological landscape reflecting prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region.

Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003856. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south?

Setta Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003856.

Who is responsible for protecting Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south?

Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south 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 1003856.

What other scheduled monuments are near Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Five Barrows', group of eight barrows (1.6 km), 'Two Barrows', group of barrows (Hangley Cleave) See also DEVON 894 (2.9 km), Group of round barrows See also SOMERSET 170 (2.9 km).

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