Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin

England
List entry 1016645
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Devon. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow typology, a form of round barrow widespread across southern Britain during the second millennium before Christ. Bowl barrows typically comprised a central burial chamber or pit surrounded by a circular mound of earth and stone, often accompanied by a ditch that defined the monument's perimeter. The barrow's survival as an upstanding archaeological feature reflects both its construction in antiquity and its relative preservation in the landscape, making it a significant record of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement distribution in Devon.

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016645. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin?

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016645.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin?

Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin 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 1016645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m south east of Gorvin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon (1.2 km), Bowl barrow 420m north west of Dural Cross (2.4 km), Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor (3.5 km).

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