Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross

Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross

England
List entry 1017132
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual and commemoration within prehistoric communities. The barrow's survival to the present day, despite subsequent agricultural use of the landscape, renders it an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross?

Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017132.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross?

Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson 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 1017132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross (0.4 km), Roman Fort, Bolham Hill (3 km), Tiverton Castle (uninhabited buildings) (3.4 km).

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