Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross

England
List entry 1019546
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a simple bowl-shaped earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in south-western Britain, dating to approximately 2000-1500 BCE. Such barrows typically functioned as communal or individual burial sites and serve as important archaeological evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance.

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross?

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019546.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross?

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott 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 1019546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 240m south east of Upcott Cross (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross (0.6 km), Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm (4.9 km).

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