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 survives as a circular earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents a common burial form across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations deposited within or beneath the mound, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred individual. The survival of this barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice 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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Questions & answers

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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