Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour barrows near Dornafield Farm

Four barrows near Dornafield Farm

England
List entry 1003825
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four barrows near Dornafield Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises four distinct barrows, characteristic earthwork monuments of the Bronze Age period, which served as burial mounds for prominent members of contemporary communities. These barrows represent important evidence of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in the region during the second millennium before Christ. The survival of multiple barrows in close proximity at this location provides valuable archaeological information about Bronze Age ritual and social organisation in Devon.

Four barrows near Dornafield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003825. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four barrows near Dornafield Farm?

Four barrows near Dornafield Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003825.

Who is responsible for protecting Four barrows near Dornafield Farm?

Four barrows near Dornafield Farm 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 1003825.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four barrows near Dornafield Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berry Pomeroy Castle: a defended residence and Tudor mansion (5.9 km), Two bowl barrows at Beacon Hill, 120m south of The Beacon (6.4 km), Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn (6.7 km).

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