Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm

Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm

England
List entry 1018049
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 770 metres south of Hawkerland Farm in Devon. The monument takes the form of a simple hemispherical earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a widespread funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for Bronze Age communities. The barrow remains a significant archaeological feature of the Devon landscape, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the South West.

Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm?

Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 770 metres south of Hawkerland Farm in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018049.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm?

Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm 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 1018049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 850m north west of Stowford House (0.8 km), Two bowl barrows on Colaton Raleigh Common, 500m north and 780m north east of Woodbury Castle (1.9 km), Woodbury Castle (2.4 km).

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