Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 250m west of Bower

Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower

England
List entry 1020340
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises three round barrows, characteristic burial structures of the Bronze Age period, likely dating to the second millennium BC. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity within their contemporary landscape. The monument survives as earthwork remains and represents evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in Devon.

Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower?

Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020340.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower?

Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower 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 1020340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp in Woodford Wood (2.3 km), Three bowl barrows 160m north west of Venn Cottages forming part of a round barrow cemetery (2.5 km), Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (2.7 km).

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