Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin

Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin

England
List entry 1016644
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Devon. The monument comprises a rounded earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of sepulchral monument constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such barrows typically enclosed inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred individual. This example contributes to the broader archaeological landscape of Bronze Age funerary practice in Devon, though specific details of its internal structure and contents remain undocumented in the readily available scholarly record.

Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016644. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin?

Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016644.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin?

Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin 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 1016644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 680m south west of Gorvin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 420m north west of Dural Cross (2.4 km), Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor (2.9 km), Woolley barrows (3.5 km).

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