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 funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. The barrow is characterized by its distinctive bowl-shaped mound, a common form of burial cairn constructed during the Bronze Age period. As part of a larger barrow cemetery, it represents a significant concentration of prehistoric burial activity and demonstrates the ritual and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in the region. The monument survives as an archaeological resource documenting burial practices and land use in prehistoric 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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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 funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. 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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