Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross

Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross

England
List entry 1018525
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form in southern Britain during the Bronze Age period, typically dating from around 2000 to 1500 BCE. Such monuments served as the final resting places for individuals of some status within their communities and often contained inhumation or cremation burials, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival and designation on the National Heritage List reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in Devon.

Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018525. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross?

Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018525.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross?

Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross 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 1018525.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 80m north west of Windmilland Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 340m north west of Mount Pleasant Farm (6.7 km), Upcott Barrow (6.8 km), Two bowl barrows on East Kimber Common 525m north west of Stoney (7.1 km).

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