Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross

Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross

England
List entry 1017143
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, a common burial form of these prehistoric periods, distributed across the landscape east of Lynton Cross. Bowl barrows are characterised by a circular mound of earth and stone constructed over one or more burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the communities that built them. This monument type represents an important phase in Devon's prehistoric archaeology and contributes to understanding ancient settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017143. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross?

Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017143.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross?

Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton 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 1017143.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 520m and 620m east of Lynton Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age hilltop enclosure at North Hill Cleave, circa 400m north-east of Outer Narracott Farm (0.3 km), Bowl barrow 510m north east of Outer Narracott Farm (0.7 km), Round barrow cemetery 210m south west of Hillcrest, Centery Lane (1 km).

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