Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross

England
List entry 1015471
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Devon, England. The barrow is a round mound earthwork characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such tumuli were erected to cover cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased and sometimes their grave goods. The monument remains a significant archaeological feature testament to the ritual and burial customs of the Bronze Age communities that inhabited the Devon landscape.

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015471. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross?

Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015471.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross?

Bowl barrow 140m south 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 1015471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (0.6 km), Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm (0.7 km), Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford (0.8 km).

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