Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSeven Lords' Lands round barrow

Seven Lords' Lands round barrow

England
List entry 1003302
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Seven Lords' Lands is a Neolithic round barrow located in Devon, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and is representative of the funerary monuments constructed during the Neolithic period, when such barrows served as communal or individual burial sites. The barrow's name, typical of many Devon monuments, reflects local tradition and folklore. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Neolithic burial practices and settlement patterns in the South West of England.

Seven Lords' Lands round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003302. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Seven Lords' Lands round barrow?

Seven Lords' Lands is a Neolithic round barrow located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003302.

Who is responsible for protecting Seven Lords' Lands round barrow?

Seven Lords' Lands round barrow 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 1003302.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seven Lords' Lands round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric fields, settlements and cairn south east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (7.9 km), Hembury Castle (7.9 km), Three stone hut circles 780m SSW of Venford Reservoir dam (8.1 km).

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