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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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Exmoor in Devon. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age, and represents evidence of funerary practices and settlement patterns in the upland regions of south-western England during this period. The site's location on Exmoor reflects the significance of such elevated moorland areas for Bronze Age communities and their use for both burial and pastoral activity. As a scheduled ancient monument, the barrow contributes to understanding the archaeological landscape of the wider Exmoor region during the second millennium BC.

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 on Exmoor 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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