Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1018514
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, a common barrow form of the Bronze Age characterised by a simple mounded earthwork covering burial deposits. The barrows' placement within a larger cemetery indicates a sustained pattern of burial practice across the Bronze Age period, reflecting the importance of this location for ritual and commemorative purposes. The monument is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1018514, recognising its archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions and settlement patterns in Devon.

Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018514. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018514.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1018514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.2 km), Bowl barrow 130m north of Wrangworthy Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.4 km), Two bowl barrows 600m and 750m west of Wrangworthy cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.6 km).

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