Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm

England
List entry 1005440
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises three bowl barrows, the most common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age, typically dating to between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE. Bowl barrows of this type were earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status of the deceased. This monument represents an important element of the Bronze Age burial landscape of Devon and contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric ritual and social practices in the region.

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005440. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm?

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005440.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm?

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm 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 1005440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Lower Brazacott Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill (8.4 km), Round 300m north of Northdown (8.4 km), Multi-span bridge called Polyphant Bridge, 110m north of Polyphant Green (8.4 km).

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