Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross

Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross

England
List entry 1017137
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises a group of round barrows, earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age as burial monuments for elite or important members of prehistoric communities. Such barrow cemeteries are characteristic of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in Devon and across southern Britain, typically dating from approximately 2000 to 1000 BCE. The monument survives as an archaeological site of significance for understanding Bronze Age burial customs and social organisation in the region.

Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017137. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross?

Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017137.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross?

Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross 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 1017137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp on Mockham Down (1.7 km), Camp S of Birch Ham Wood (2.7 km), Round barrow cemetery 450m south west of Tossell's Barton (3.6 km).

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