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 is an ancient monument consisting of two Bronze Age burial mounds located near Beech Croft in Somerset, England. The barrows are positioned approximately 380 metres west and 685 metres north-west of Beech Croft respectively, and are characteristic examples of the round burial monuments that proliferated across the English landscape during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically comprise a simple earthen mound raised over cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods. These monuments represent significant archaeological evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Somerset landscape.

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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Questions & answers

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

Two bowl barrows is an ancient monument consisting of two Bronze Age burial mounds located near Beech Croft in Somerset, England. 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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