Alderman's Barrow, Somerset
Alderman's Barrow is a prehistoric bowl barrow situated on Almsworthy Common near Exford, Somerset. Alderman's Barrow has been used as a boundary marker since at least the 13th century. It was known as Osmunesburgh in the Royal forest boundary perambulations between 1219 and 1301, and as Owlaman's Burrow from 1651. It is referred to as Alderman's Barrow from 1782. It continues to mark the meeting point of Luccombe, Porlock, Exford and Exmoor civil parishes. It is within the council area of Somerset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1006203.
Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.168285,-3.6651477
Grid Reference: SS 8367 4232
Civil Parish: Exford CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 299547
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Alderman's_Barrow,_Somerset_299547
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Historic England Scheduled Monument 1006203.
Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.168285,-3.6651477
Grid Reference: SS 8367 4232
Civil Parish: Exford CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 299547
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Alderman's_Barrow,_Somerset_299547
Peruse Somerset on Wikishire

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