Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett

Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett

England
List entry 1015473
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises a round mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common burial form across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains of high-status individuals, reflecting the burial practices and social structures of their period. The barrow forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary sites in Devon.

Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett?

Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015473.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett?

Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett 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 1015473.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Martin's Chapel, Broadnymett (0.5 km), Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm (1.3 km), Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (1.3 km).

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