Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NW of Harbourneford

Round barrow NW of Harbourneford

England
List entry 1002663
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NW of Harbourneford is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a funerary tradition widespread across southern Britain during the second millennium BC. Its precise dimensions and current state of preservation are consistent with other barrows of the period in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site has not extensively documented its internal structure or contents. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important element of the Bronze Age archaeological landscape of Devon.

Round barrow NW of Harbourneford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002663. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow NW of Harbourneford?

Round barrow NW of Harbourneford is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002663.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NW of Harbourneford?

Round barrow NW of Harbourneford 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 1002663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NW of Harbourneford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 660m south west of Woodland Barton (5 km), Ringwork and bailey castle 400m south of Langford Barton (6 km), Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (6.8 km).

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