Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross

Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross

England
List entry 1016649
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Exmoor in Devon. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound of earth and stone, characteristic of bowl barrow design, which represents one of the most common burial monument types of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often with associated grave goods, and served as territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The monument's survival on Exmoor, an area rich in prehistoric archaeology, contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in South West England.

Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross?

Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Exmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016649.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross?

Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy 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 1016649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross (0.3 km), Bowl barrow 610m south east of Elworthy Cross (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west) (1 km).

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