Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon

Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon

England
List entry 1016971
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ceremonial activity and territorial expression within prehistoric communities. The survival of this barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in Devon.

Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016971. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon?

Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016971.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon?

Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon 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 1016971.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor (2.3 km), Woolley barrows (3 km), Bowl barrow 70m north east of Killarney (3.8 km).

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