Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue

Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue

England
List entry 1016564
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork of typical bowl form, representing the common burial practice of the second millennium BC in southern Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site's designation in the National Heritage List for England indicates its recognition as a structure of national archaeological importance and its protection as a scheduled ancient monument.

Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue?

Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016564.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue?

Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue 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 1016564.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 470m east of Fortescue?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bomb damaged remains of St Catherine's Almshouses and chapel and adjacent canon's house, 140m north of the Cathedral (6.8 km), Law Library, Cathedral Yard (6.9 km), Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green (7 km).

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