Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage

Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage

England
List entry 1015474
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type common to prehistoric burial practices across southern Britain. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument represents an important example of ceremonial and domestic land use during the second millennium before Christ. The site's survival as an upstanding archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and the distribution of burial monuments across the Devon landscape.

Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015474. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage?

Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015474.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage?

Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage 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 1015474.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (0.5 km), Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm (0.6 km), Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford (1 km).

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