Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross

Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross

England
List entry 1016650
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents one of the most common funerary structures of the Bronze Age period in south-western England. This example forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of Exmoor, an area particularly rich in Bronze Age ceremonial and burial monuments. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1016650 and constitutes a significant element of the region's prehistoric heritage.

Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016650. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross?

Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016650.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross?

Bowl barrow 225m south east 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 1016650.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross (0.3 km), Bowl barrow 610m south east of Elworthy Cross (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west) (0.7 km).

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