Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge

Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge

England
List entry 1013652
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on the south eastern side of Darracott Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 750 metres west-south-west of Belle Vue Lodge in Devon. The barrow takes the form of a simple bowl-shaped mound, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in south-west England, typically constructed over cremated or inhumed remains and often accompanied by grave goods. Its position on Darracott Moor places it within a landscape of considerable archaeological interest, where such monuments frequently occur in clusters reflecting patterns of settlement and land use during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant indicator of prehistoric ritual and mortuary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge?

Bowl barrow on the south eastern side of Darracott Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 750 metres west-south-west of Belle Vue Lodge in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013652.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge?

Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge 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 1013652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on south east of Darracott Moor (0.1 km), Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232 (0.3 km), Round barrow on Darracott Moor (0.3 km).

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