Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows at Green Ore, two 150m south east and one 420m south west of Newlands Farm

Three bowl barrows at Green Ore, two 150m south east and one 420m south west of Newlands Farm

England
List entry 1020546
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows at Green Ore is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Newlands Farm in Somerset. The monument comprises three separate burial mounds, with two positioned approximately 150 metres south-east of the farm and a third situated some 420 metres to the south-west. Bowl barrows of this type, which date to the Bronze Age, represent a characteristic form of elite burial practice in prehistoric Britain, constructed as earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains. The dispersed arrangement of these three barrows reflects patterns of Bronze Age burial distribution across the Somerset landscape.

Three bowl barrows at Green Ore, two 150m south east and one 420m south west of Newlands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows at Green Ore, two 150m south east and one 420m south west of Newlands Farm?

Three bowl barrows at Green Ore is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Newlands Farm in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020546.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows at Green Ore, two 150m south east and one 420m south west of Newlands Farm?

Three bowl barrows at Green Ore, two 150m south east and one 420m south west of Newlands Farm 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 1020546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows at Green Ore, two 150m south east and one 420m south west of Newlands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (4.7 km), Browne's Gate (5.2 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (5.2 km).

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