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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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three burial mounds forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery in Devon. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of Bronze Age burial architecture in southern England, typically consisting of a central grave covered by an earthen mound. This particular group, designated as NHLE list entry 1020076, reflects the settlement and burial patterns of Bronze Age communities in the region and contributes to the archaeological evidence for prehistoric land use and social organisation in Devon.

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 comprising three burial mounds forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery in Devon. 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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