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 mound situated in Devon, England. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of the funerary practices of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of varying social status. The barrow's location on Darracott Moor places it within a landscape that contains multiple prehistoric monuments, reflecting the ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in the Southwest. The modern B3232 road now crosses the site, which has affected the monument's physical integrity but has ensured its preservation and archaeological recording.

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 mound situated 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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