Bowl barrow on Dart Raffe Moor lying 725m south west of Broadridge Farm

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History & significance

Bowl barrow on Dart Raffe Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, situated approximately 725 metres south-west of Broadridge Farm. The barrow takes the form of a bowl-shaped earthen mound, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period that typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site represents an important survival of Bronze Age mortuary practice on Dartmoor and contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement and ritual patterns in the region. The monument's preservation and scheduling status acknowledge its archaeological significance and its value for furthering knowledge of Bronze Age communities in Devon.

Bowl barrow on Dart Raffe Moor lying 725m south west of Broadridge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015149. View the official record →

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