Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree barrows including Great Halwill Barrow north of Halwill Junction

Three barrows including Great Halwill Barrow north of Halwill Junction

England
List entry 1016220
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three Barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located north of Halwill Junction in Devon, England. The site comprises three barrows of which Great Halwill Barrow is the principal and most substantial element, representing the funerary practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric Devonshire communities. These mounds form part of the wider distribution of Bronze Age barrow cemeteries across the moorland regions of south-western England, dating to the period approximately 2000 to 700 BCE. The barrows survive as earthwork features within the landscape and retain archaeological potential for understanding burial customs and the ritual significance of the upland areas during the Bronze Age.

Three barrows including Great Halwill Barrow north of Halwill Junction is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three barrows including Great Halwill Barrow north of Halwill Junction?

Three Barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located north of Halwill Junction in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016220.

Who is responsible for protecting Three barrows including Great Halwill Barrow north of Halwill Junction?

Three barrows including Great Halwill Barrow north of Halwill Junction 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 1016220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three barrows including Great Halwill Barrow north of Halwill Junction?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upcott Barrow (2.9 km), Hender Barrow (2.9 km), Four bowl barrows 340m north west of Mount Pleasant Farm (3.9 km).

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