Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut

Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut

England
List entry 1020021
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The site consists of three round barrows of the bowl type, which are characteristic burial mounds of the prehistoric period. Bowl barrows are among the simplest and earliest forms of barrow construction, typically comprising a circular mound of earth and stone raised over an inhumed or cremated burial. This group of three barrows represents an important testament to Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Somerset landscape.

Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020021. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut?

Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020021.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut?

Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut 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 1020021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (3.4 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (4.2 km), Browne's Gate (4.3 km).

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