Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End

Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End

England
List entry 1016221
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in the southwest of England, typically constructed over a primary inhumation and occasionally accompanied by grave goods. Such monuments were erected during the period approximately 2200 to 700 BC and represent significant investment in ritual commemoration of the deceased. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in Devon.

Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016221. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End?

Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016221.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End?

Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End 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 1016221.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 240m south west of Lane End?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upcott Barrow (3 km), Foxhole Barrow (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy (4.5 km).

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