Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft

Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft

England
List entry 1016415
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft, is an ancient monument designation in Somerset comprising two Bronze Age funerary structures. Bowl barrows are the most common form of round barrow, consisting of a circular earthen mound raised over a burial deposit, typically dating to the second millennium BC. The two examples at this location represent part of the dispersed pattern of Bronze Age burial monuments characteristic of Somerset's upland and moorland areas. Their survival and scheduling reflect their archaeological significance as indicators of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the region.

Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016415. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft?

Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft, is an ancient monument designation in Somerset comprising two Bronze Age funerary structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016415.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft?

Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft 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 1016415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows, one 380m west and one 685m north west of Beech Croft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 190m east of Brown Down Lodge (0.6 km), Two bowl barrows 300m north west of Northay Farm (4.5 km), Hillfort 475m south of Howley Farm (4.7 km).

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