Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross

Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross

England
List entry 1017134
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises three distinct round barrows, earthworks characteristic of the Bronze Age burial tradition spanning roughly 2200 to 700 BC. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of Bronze Age burial mound found across southern England, typically containing inhumations or cremations within central graves. These monuments, situated on moorland, reflect the funerary practices and landscape use of Bronze Age communities in the southwest peninsula.

Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross?

Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017134.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross?

Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet 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 1017134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 250m south east of Gibbet Moor Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 300m north west of Witheridge Moor Cross (west) (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 610m south east of Elworthy Cross (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross (3.7 km).

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