Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of Eylesbarrow watershed reave

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave

England
List entry 1010669
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave is a Bronze Age boundary earthwork located on Dartmoor in Devon. Reaves are substantial linear banks, often accompanied by ditches, that subdivided the moorland landscape during the later Bronze Age, typically dating from around 1500 to 1000 BCE. The Eylesbarrow watershed reave forms part of an extensive system of such boundaries that divided the upland terrain into land parcels, possibly for pastoral management or territorial demarcation. The monument survives as an earthen bank and remains a significant archaeological feature for understanding Bronze Age land organization and settlement patterns on Dartmoor.

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010669. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave?

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave is a Bronze Age boundary earthwork located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010669.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave?

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave 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 1010669.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (8.9 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (9.3 km), One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate (10.1 km).

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