Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House

Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House

England
List entry 1017978
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site consists of an earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial type on the moorlands of southwest England dating from approximately 3000 to 1500 BCE. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork, preserving evidence of prehistoric ritual and settlement patterns in the region. Such monuments represent significant archaeological repositories for understanding burial practices and social organization during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017978. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House?

Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017978.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House?

Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy 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 1017978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 470m north east of Dux (4.6 km), Two bowl barrows 430m north west of Leworthy (5.9 km), Bowl barrow at Red Post (6 km).

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