Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands

Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands

England
List entry 1020075
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Devon. The site comprises multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery, representing a significant funerary landscape from the Bronze Age period. A later beacon structure was constructed on the site, indicating its continued use and topographical prominence in subsequent periods. The monument's survival and designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and ritual activity in Devon.

Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020075. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands?

Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020075.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands?

Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands 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 1020075.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery and beacon at Heathfield, 650m west of Moorlands?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trendle earthwork NE of Kelly College (5 km), Tavistock Abbey (5.5 km), Inscribed stones in vicarage garden (5.6 km).

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