Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross

England
List entry 1019545
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the prehistoric period. Such barrows served as communal or individual burial sites and represent significant evidence of early mortuary practices and social organisation in south-western England. The site's survival to the present day makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and ritual behaviour in the Devon landscape.

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019545. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross?

Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019545.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross?

Bowl barrow 430m north 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 1019545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross (0.6 km), Bowl barrow 240m south east of Upcott Cross (0.7 km), Higher New Bridge (5.4 km).

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