Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1019785
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located in Devon. The site comprises four burial mounds forming part of a larger funerary landscape characteristic of the second millennium BC, a period when such barrow cemeteries served as focal points for ritual activity and the commemoration of the dead within established territorial groups. The barrows represent the physical remains of communal burial practices and social organisation typical of Bronze Age communities in south-western England. The site is nationally protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the region.

Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019785. View the official record →

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What is Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019785.

Who is responsible for protecting Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1019785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five round barrows 570m south of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.3 km), Iron Age cliff castle known as Bolt Tail Camp (0.4 km), Two hut circles and associated field systems and enclosure at Mousehill Brake (3.1 km).

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