Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232

Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232

England
List entry 1012443
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232 is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The barrow is a significant example of the funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age, when such earthwork mounds were constructed to mark the graves of the dead and serve as focal points within the landscape. The modern road infrastructure crossing the site reflects the long continuity of this location as a notable topographical feature. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important survival of prehistoric funerary archaeology within the county.

Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012443. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232?

Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232 is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012443.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232?

Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232 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 1012443.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Darracott Moor (0.2 km), Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw (0.2 km), Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge (0.3 km).

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