Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm

Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm

England
List entry 1016413
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. Bowl barrows are among the simplest and most common forms of prehistoric burial mound, consisting of a central burial pit or grave surrounded by a circular earthen mound. The two barrows at this location represent part of the wider tradition of communal and individual burial practices that characterised the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods across southern Britain. Such monuments are valuable archaeological features that contribute to understanding settlement patterns, ritual practices, and social organisation in prehistoric Somerset.

Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016413. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm?

Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016413.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm?

Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay 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 1016413.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa N of Whitestaunton (0.9 km), Combe Beacon barrow (1.6 km), Bowl barrow 110m south west of Spittle Pond Cottages (2.9 km).

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