Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy

Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy

England
List entry 1020084
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The barrow consists of an earthen mound constructed over a central burial deposit, a form of monument characteristic of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 1500 BCE. Such bowl barrows were commonly used for single or multiple inhumations and represent important evidence of Bronze Age burial practice and social organisation in the South West peninsula. The monument survives as an archaeological site of significance within the landscape, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement and mortuary behaviour in Devon.

Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020084. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy?

Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020084.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy?

Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy 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 1020084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy (0.5 km), Foxhole Barrow (2.5 km), Thorn Barrow 520m south east of Coop, in Highermoor Plantations (3.1 km).

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