Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 140m west of Indicott

Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott

England
List entry 1016209
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The monument comprises a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, which served as burial structures during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and often held grave goods, reflecting the ritual practices and social status of their interred occupants. This particular example contributes to the archaeological landscape of Bronze Age Devon and remains a scheduled ancient monument of national importance.

Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016209. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott?

Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016209.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott?

Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott 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 1016209.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 470m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down (2 km), Bowl barrow 620m north west of Highlands (2.1 km), Bowl barrow 470m south east of Smythen Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down (2.2 km).

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