Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe

Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe

England
List entry 1019239
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex in Devon. The site comprises a long barrow of Neolithic date, representative of early agricultural communities in southwest England, alongside two later Bronze Age bowl barrows which indicate continued use of the location as a burial ground across several millennia. The monuments survive as earthwork mounds within the landscape, preserving evidence of ritual and mortuary practice across distinct prehistoric periods. The grouping of these barrows at a single location reflects patterns of ceremonial significance and territorial importance characteristic of prehistoric Devon.

Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019239. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe?

Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019239.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe?

Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe 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 1019239.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of Chapelcombe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 270m west of The Downs (3.8 km), Iron Age cliff castle known as Bolt Tail Camp (7.4 km), Iron Age hillfort known as Burleigh Dolts, 280m south east of Burleigh Farm (7.6 km).

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