Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield

Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield

England
List entry 1017963
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthwork mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type which served as burial structures during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are commonly found across the Devon landscape and represent an important category of prehistoric funerary archaeology. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument of national importance, reflecting its archaeological significance within the broader context of Bronze Age burial practice in the southwest peninsula.

Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017963. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield?

Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017963.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield?

Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield 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 1017963.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Durpley Castle (2.4 km), Churchyard cross pedestal at Langtree, 11m south east of the church (4 km), Wayside cross 120m south west of All Saints' Church (5.4 km).

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