Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1018526
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Overview

History & significance

Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The monument comprises four distinct bowl barrows positioned at varying distances westward from Wrangworthy Cross, forming part of the extensive barrow field that characterises the prehistoric landscape of this region. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of Bronze Age burial monument, typically comprising a low earthen mound constructed over cremated or inhumed remains. This cemetery exemplifies the pattern of funerary monument placement typical of the second millennium BC, when communities established formal burial grounds across the upland areas of southwest England.

Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018526. View the official record →

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What is Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018526.

Who is responsible for protecting Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross 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 1018526.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 130m north of Wrangworthy Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.2 km), Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.2 km), Two bowl barrows 600m and 750m west of Wrangworthy cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.5 km).

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