Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn (formerly the Blathwayt Arms)

Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn (formerly the Blathwayt Arms)

England
List entry 1002471
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn is a scheduled ancient monument comprising three burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age, located in Somerset. These barrows represent typical funerary monuments of the Bronze Age period, when such earthwork structures were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of social significance. The three mounds survive as earthwork features in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. Such barrow groups are characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and commemorative activity across southern England, and their survival contributes to understanding the archaeological record of this period.

Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn (formerly the Blathwayt Arms) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002471. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn (formerly the Blathwayt Arms)?

Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn is a scheduled ancient monument comprising three burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age, located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002471.

Who is responsible for protecting Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn (formerly the Blathwayt Arms)?

Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn (formerly the Blathwayt Arms) 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 1002471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn (formerly the Blathwayt Arms)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Culverhay Castle (5.7 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 285m north west of Manor Farm (5.9 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 530m north west of Park Farm (6.1 km).

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