Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on East Anstey Common

Round barrow on East Anstey Common

England
List entry 1002569
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on East Anstey Common is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. The barrow is situated on common land and forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric funerary monuments characteristic of Exmoor and its margins. As a round barrow, it would have served as a burial mound for high-status individuals of the Bronze Age period, typically dating to between approximately 2200 and 700 BC. The monument remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement, burial practices, and land use in south-western England.

Round barrow on East Anstey Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002569. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on East Anstey Common?

Round barrow on East Anstey Common is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002569.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on East Anstey Common?

Round barrow on East Anstey Common 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 1002569.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on East Anstey Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brewer's Castle (1.5 km), Mounsey Castle and an associated outwork 100m to the north (1.7 km), Two round barrows on West Anstey Common (1.9 km).

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