Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm

Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1017702
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Somerset. The site comprises two distinct bowl barrows, earthen mounds characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices, alongside later earthwork features that attest to subsequent use or modification of the landscape. The barrows represent important evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region, whilst the later features demonstrate the enduring significance of the location across multiple periods.

Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017702. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm?

Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017702.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm?

Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor 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 1017702.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows and later earthwork features on Long Knoll, 760m south of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bristol High Cross (3.8 km), Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm (4.2 km), Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (5.6 km).

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