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Ritson Barrows is a Bronze Age burial cemetery situated approximately 420 metres north-east of Stanborough Camp in Devon. The monument comprises multiple round barrows typical of the second millennium BC, representing a form of funerary practice widespread across prehistoric Britain during this period. Such barrow cemeteries reflect the social organisation and burial customs of Bronze Age communities, with individual mounds constructed to mark the graves of significant members of society. The site's proximity to Stanborough Camp suggests a relationship between the prehistoric settlement and burial landscape in this part of Devon, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary behaviour in the region.
Round barrow cemetery known as Ritson Barrows, 420m north east of Stanborough Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020036. View the official record →
Ritson Barrows is a Bronze Age burial cemetery situated approximately 420 metres north-east of Stanborough Camp in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020036.
Round barrow cemetery known as Ritson Barrows, 420m north east of Stanborough Camp 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 1020036.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp (0.2 km), Stanborough Camp Iron Age hillfort and bowl barrow (0.4 km), Animal pound and enclosure 220m and 120m south west of High Marks Barn (3.9 km).
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