Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill

An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill

England
List entry 1014252
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History & significance

An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill in Devon. The site comprises an enclosure of uncertain function together with two bowl barrows, representing the characteristic burial practices of the Bronze Age period. These monuments are situated within a broader barrow cemetery landscape on the hill, indicating sustained use of this elevated location for burial purposes during prehistory. The remains survive as earthwork features and contribute to the archaeological significance of this important Bronze Age burial ground in south Devon.

An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014252. View the official record →

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What is An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill?

An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014252.

Who is responsible for protecting An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill?

An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill 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 1014252.

What other scheduled monuments are near An enclosure and two bowl barrows 180m east of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 100m south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (2 km), Two bowl barrows on the parish boundary to the south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (2 km), Two bowl barrows to the north west of Roncombe Gate Farm, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (2.4 km).

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