Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1020079
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. The barrow is a simple bowl-shaped mound characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age, when such earthworks served as markers for individual or collective interments. Its inclusion within a larger barrow cemetery indicates the site's significance as a focus for ritual activity and burial over an extended period. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Devon.

Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020079.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1020079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m north east of Oak Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (1 km), Beacon on Belland Moor 770m north east of Belland (3.5 km), Thorn Barrow 520m south east of Coop, in Highermoor Plantations (4.6 km).

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