Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 500yds (460m) WSW of Exe Head

Round barrow 500yds (460m) WSW of Exe Head

England
List entry 1006212
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 500 yards (460m) WSW of Exe Head is a Bronze Age burial monument located on moorland in the Exmoor area of Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound, a characteristic funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period, probably dating between approximately 2200 and 700 BC. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of some social status within prehistoric communities. The site survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the upland regions of south-west England.

Round barrow 500yds (460m) WSW of Exe Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006212. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 500yds (460m) WSW of Exe Head?

Round barrow 500 yards (460m) WSW of Exe Head is a Bronze Age burial monument located on moorland in the Exmoor area of Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006212.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 500yds (460m) WSW of Exe Head?

Round barrow 500yds (460m) WSW of Exe Head 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 1006212.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 500yds (460m) WSW of Exe Head?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (4 km), Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill (4.4 km), Four round barrows on Muxworthy Ridge (4.4 km).

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