Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy

Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy

England
List entry 1017971
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, constructed as a funerary structure for an individual or small group of burials. As a recorded monument within the prehistoric landscape of Dartmoor, it contributes to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region. The site is documented in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1017971.

Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017971. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy?

Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017971.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy?

Bowl barrow 620m north 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 1017971.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 620m north of Higher Eworthy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 375m north east of Higher Eworthy (0.5 km), Foxhole Barrow (1.9 km), Thorn Barrow 520m south east of Coop, in Highermoor Plantations (2.6 km).

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