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Barrow near Shaugh Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of a round barrow, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, and represents an important example of Dartmoor's extensive prehistoric burial landscape. Such barrows typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual and commemoration within Bronze Age communities. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement and funerary practice across the Dartmoor region.
Barrow near Shaugh Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003824. View the official record →
Barrow near Shaugh Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003824.
Barrow near Shaugh Cross 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 1003824.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lee Moor Tramway Bridge (7.4 km), Plympton Priory (7.4 km), Austin Fort and section of military road (7.6 km).
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