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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The site comprises two separate bowl barrows, which are among the most common form of burial mound found across prehistoric Britain, typically dating to the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows were constructed as earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. This monument represents evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Somerset landscape during the second millennium BCE.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. 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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