Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece

Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece

England
List entry 1015146
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises three distinct burial mounds characteristic of the bowl barrow form, earthworks that represent the primary funerary tradition of upland communities during the third and second millennia before the present era. Bowl barrows of this type typically contain inhumed or cremated human remains, often accompanied by pottery and other grave goods that reflect the ritual practices and material culture of their period. The survival of three examples in close proximity indicates a significant burial locality and contributes to understanding the distribution and density of prehistoric funerary practices across Devon's landscape.

Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015146. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece?

Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015146.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece?

Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece 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 1015146.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Beaford Moor, 400m north east of Cupper's Piece (0.2 km), Bowl barrow 325m north west of Winkleigh Moor Cross (2.4 km), Bowl barrow 215m north west of Winkleigh Moor Cross (2.6 km).

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