Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round cairns on Wills Neck

Three round cairns on Wills Neck

England
List entry 1016502
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round cairns on Wills Neck is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Quantock Hills in Somerset. The site consists of three distinct circular stone cairns, constructed as burial mounds typical of Bronze Age mortuary practice in south-western England. These monuments date to the second millennium BC and represent the ritual interment practices of early metal-using communities in the region. The cairns survive as earthwork and stone features on the hilltop, contributing to the archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement and territorial organisation across the Quantock uplands.

Three round cairns on Wills Neck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016502. View the official record →

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What is Three round cairns on Wills Neck?

Three round cairns on Wills Neck is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Quantock Hills in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016502.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round cairns on Wills Neck?

Three round cairns on Wills Neck 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 1016502.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round cairns on Wills Neck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (0.3 km), Two bowl barrows, 530m and 670m north east of Plantation Cottage (0.5 km), Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House (1 km).

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