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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three Bronze Age round barrows north of The Charlcombe Inn is a designated ancient monument comprising three burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age, located in Somerset. The barrows represent funerary structures characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in southwestern England, a period spanning approximately 2200 to 800 BC. These earthwork monuments, which would originally have contained inhumations or cremations alongside grave goods, survive as visible topographical features in the landscape. The site's preservation and formal designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

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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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 designated 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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