Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool: part of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood

Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool: part of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood

England
List entry 1016295
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England
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool is a pair of Bronze Age funerary monuments forming part of a larger barrow cemetery north and east of Foxhills Wood in Somerset. The barrows are simple in form, comprising earthen mounds without complex internal structures, typical of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age burial practices in south-western England. Their positioning within a wider group of round barrows indicates a concentration of sepulchral activity across the landscape, reflecting patterns of settlement and ritual practice during the Bronze Age period. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving important archaeological evidence of prehistoric funerary custom and land use in the Somerset region.

Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool: part of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016295. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool: part of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood?

Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool is a pair of Bronze Age funerary monuments forming part of a larger barrow cemetery north and east of Foxhills Wood in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016295.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool: part of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood?

Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool: part of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood 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 1016295.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 350m south of Brimble Pit Pool: part of a group of round barrows north and east of Foxhills Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (4.9 km), Browne's Gate (6.2 km), Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (6.4 km).

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