Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWood Barrow round barrow See also SOMERSET 168

Wood Barrow round barrow See also SOMERSET 168

England
List entry 1003838
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wood Barrow is a round barrow situated in Somerset, England, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial practices characteristic of the period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of funerary archaeology within the county and contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in the region.

Wood Barrow round barrow See also SOMERSET 168 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003838. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wood Barrow round barrow See also SOMERSET 168?

Wood Barrow is a round barrow situated in Somerset, England, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003838.

Who is responsible for protecting Wood Barrow round barrow See also SOMERSET 168?

Wood Barrow round barrow See also SOMERSET 168 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 1003838.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wood Barrow round barrow See also SOMERSET 168?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (4.5 km), Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (4.5 km), Round barrow 100yds (90m) NE of Five Cross Way (5 km).

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