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 Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three burial mounds located in Somerset. The barrows are typical of the Early Bronze Age period, representing a form of funerary architecture that was widespread across southern Britain during the second millennium BCE. Bowl barrows of this type consisted of earthen mounds constructed over cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. These three examples survive as earthworks in the landscape and form part of the broader pattern of Bronze Age burial practice documented across the Somerset uplands.

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

Three bowl barrows 400m north west of Haydon Hut is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three burial mounds 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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