Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station

Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station

England
List entry 1016304
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History & significance

Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument group located west of Cranmore railway station in Somerset. The site comprises three distinct round barrow forms typical of Early to Middle Bronze Age burial practice, with the bell barrows distinguished by their characteristic flat surrounding platforms and the bowl barrow representing a simpler mound construction. These monuments form part of a larger barrow cemetery in the locality, reflecting the importance of this area for prehistoric burial activity. The barrows survive as earthworks and constitute a valuable archaeological record of regional Bronze Age funerary traditions and settlement patterns.

Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016304. View the official record →

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What is Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station?

Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument group located west of Cranmore railway station in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016304.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station?

Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station 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 1016304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bell barrows and a bowl barrow 370m east of Clover Farm: part of a group of round barrows west of Cranmore railway station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church (4.2 km), Moated manor house site, Spargrove Farm (4.9 km), Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge (6.1 km).

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