Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross

Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross

England
List entry 1010639
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site represents a characteristic form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent markers in the landscape for elite or significant community members. Bowl barrows are defined by their distinctive rounded dome shape, created by heaping earth and stone over a central burial chamber or grave. This example, situated near Starved Oak Cross, contributes to the dense distribution of Bronze Age burial monuments found across Devon's upland areas.

Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010639. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross?

Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010639.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross?

Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak 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 1010639.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green (6.6 km), Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street (6.7 km), St Nicholas' Priory (6.7 km).

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