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
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Ugworthy Moor 750m SSW of West Ugworthy House is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the high moorland of north Devon. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age. Its location on Ugworthy Moor places it within a landscape that contains other prehistoric monuments, reflecting the ceremonial and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site remains largely unexcavated, preserving evidence of the mortuary practices and landscape use of the Bronze Age period.

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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Questions & answers

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 Bronze Age burial monument situated on the high moorland of north 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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