Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House

Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House

England
List entry 1018055
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 500 metres south of Bovey House in Devon. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age, typically dating from around 2200 to 700 BC. Such barrows served as burial places, often containing cremated or inhumed remains, and frequently held grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The barrow at Bovey Fir Cross remains a significant example of Bronze Age burial practice in the South West and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House?

Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 500 metres south of Bovey House in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018055.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House?

Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House 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 1018055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross ridge dyke extending north and south of The Three Horse Shoes Inn (2.5 km), Berry Cliff Camp (2.6 km), Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot (3 km).

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