Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery on Broad Down

Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down

England
List entry 1017642
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down is a Bronze Age burial site located in Devon, England. The cemetery comprises multiple round barrows distributed across the downland landscape, representing a significant concentration of funerary monuments from the Bronze Age period. These burial mounds reflect the ritual practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in the southwest of England. The site is designated as a heritage monument recognising its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region.

Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017642. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down?

Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down is a Bronze Age burial site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017642.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down?

Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down 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 1017642.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows to the north west of Roncombe Gate Farm, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (1 km), Two bowl barrows on the parish boundary to the south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (1.3 km), Blackbury Castle hillfort (2.5 km).

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