Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke

Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke

England
List entry 1017980
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. The monument comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as enduring markers within the landscape for communities of the second and first millennia before the common era. The barrow's survival as an earthwork feature contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Devon.

Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017980. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke?

Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017980.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke?

Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke 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 1017980.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 240m south west of West Dyke?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 530m south west of Gorvin (4.5 km), Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin (4.7 km), Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon (5.4 km).

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