Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west)

Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west)

England
List entry 1016652
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west) is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The barrow takes the form of a simple hemispherical mound, characteristic of bowl barrow construction during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served as burial places and represent significant archaeological evidence for ritual practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities on Exmoor and its margins. The site's position within the upland landscape reflects the Bronze Age utilisation of moorland areas for ceremonial and funerary purposes.

Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west)?

Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west) is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016652.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west)?

Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west) 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 1016652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 610m south east of Elworthy Cross (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross (1 km).

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