Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1019788
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England, comprising three round barrows that form part of a larger barrow cemetery. Bowl barrows, the simplest and most common form of round barrow, typically consist of a central burial pit or grave beneath an earth mound, reflecting funerary practices of the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BC. The grouping of multiple barrows in close proximity demonstrates the importance of this landscape as a ceremonial and mortuary centre, with successive generations using the same burial ground. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1019788.

Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019788. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England, comprising three round barrows that form part of a larger barrow cemetery. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019788.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm, 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 1019788.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 310m west of Home Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Charles (5.2 km), Coaxial field systems and associated later remains between Deckler's Cliff and Gammon Head (6.2 km), Coaxial field system, hut circles and medieval farm buildings at Starehole Bottom (7 km).

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