Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1020081
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon, England. The barrow is a bowl-shaped earthwork of the type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age for the interment of cremated or inhumed remains of the dead. As part of a larger barrow cemetery, it contributes to evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practice in the region. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric burial customs and land use in Devon.

Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020081.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1020081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.3 km), Beacon on Belland Moor 770m north east of Belland (2.9 km), Thorn Barrow 520m south east of Coop, in Highermoor Plantations (4 km).

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