Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1020076
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England, comprising three distinct burial mounds forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery. The barrows exhibit the characteristic bowl-shaped form typical of Bronze Age burial practice, representing a significant phase of ceremonial landscape use in the region. Their survival as earthwork features contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric funerary activity and settlement patterns in Devon, with the broader barrow cemetery indicating sustained ritual activity across the Bronze Age period.

Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020076. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England, comprising three distinct burial mounds forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020076.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, 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 1020076.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.7 km), Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.9 km).

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