Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane

Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane

England
List entry 1019252
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane is a Bronze Age burial site located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a group of round barrows, earthen mounds constructed as burial chambers characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern Britain, typically dating from around 2200 to 700 BCE. Such barrow cemeteries represent significant ritual and social landscapes, indicating sustained use of particular locations for burial over extended periods and reflecting the importance placed on ancestor veneration and territorial identity by Bronze Age communities. The site is designated as a scheduled monument, recognising its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in Devon.

Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019252. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane?

Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane is a Bronze Age burial site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019252.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane?

Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane 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 1019252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross (1 km), Bowl barrow 510m north east of Outer Narracott Farm (1.2 km), Bowl barrow 470m south east of Smythen Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down (2.5 km).

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