Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSaucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross

Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross

England
List entry 1017141
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Knowstone Moor in Devon. The site takes its name from its characteristic shallow, saucer-shaped form, which distinguishes it from other barrow types on the moor. As a funerary structure dating to the Bronze Age, the barrow represents an important component of the archaeological landscape of Exmoor's moorland, where such monuments are distributed across the upland terrain. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to the understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in south-western England.

Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017141. View the official record →

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What is Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross?

Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Knowstone Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017141.

Who is responsible for protecting Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross?

Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross 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 1017141.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saucer barrow 100m south west of Knowstone Moor Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berry Castle (4.8 km), Two bowl barrows 100m east of Catkill Cross (4.9 km), Bowl barrow on Dart Raffe Moor lying 285m south west of Broadridge Farm (6.3 km).

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