Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross

Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross

England
List entry 1015152
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The barrow survives as a rounded earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type built during the Bronze Age for the interment of high-status individuals. Such monuments are typically positioned in prominent locations across the landscape and often occur in groups or cemetery complexes. This example forms part of the broader Bronze Age ceremonial landscape of Devon and remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric burial practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross?

Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015152.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross?

Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston 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 1015152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 130m north east of Burston Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (0.7 km), Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm (0.8 km), Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford (0.9 km).

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