Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill

Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill

England
List entry 1020083
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Devon. The barrow takes the form of a distinctive rounded earthen mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type that was widespread across southern Britain during the Bronze Age, particularly between approximately 2000 and 1000 BC. Such monuments served as prominent markers of burial sites and often contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, reflecting the ritual practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The survival of this barrow in the Devon landscape contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in the southwest of England.

Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020083. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill?

Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020083.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill?

Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill 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 1020083.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 100m north of Lishaperhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 470m north east of Dux (3.6 km), Hobbacott canal incline (5.6 km), Two bowl barrows 430m north west of Leworthy (6.2 km).

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