Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Burrow Hill

Round barrow on Burrow Hill

England
List entry 1002624
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Round barrow on Burrow Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of status within their communities. Like other round barrows of the region, it represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in south-western England. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to our understanding of Bronze Age society and land use in Devon.

Round barrow on Burrow Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002624. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Burrow Hill?

The Round barrow on Burrow Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002624.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Burrow Hill?

Round barrow on Burrow Hill 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 1002624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Burrow Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Stamford (2 km), Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement (2.6 km), Mount Batten: 17th century artillery tower, Civil War breastwork, and World War II remains (2.7 km).

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