Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor situated 670m north east of Lutsford Cross

Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor situated 670m north east of Lutsford Cross

England
List entry 1019257
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated on the moorland landscape of Devon, approximately 670 metres north-east of Lutsford Cross. The site comprises four distinct burial mounds representing different phases of prehistoric use, with the bell barrow representing a later development in barrow construction tradition. These monuments reflect the significant ritual and ceremonial importance of this location during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, when such burial structures were central to community identity and ancestral commemoration. The barrows survive as earthwork features within the moorland setting, which has preserved their form despite their considerable age and exposure to the elements.

Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor situated 670m north east of Lutsford Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor situated 670m north east of Lutsford Cross?

Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated on the moorland landscape of Devon, approximately 670 metres north-east of Lutsford Cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019257.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor situated 670m north east of Lutsford Cross?

Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor situated 670m north east of Lutsford 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 1019257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows and one bell barrow on Bursdon Moor situated 670m north east of Lutsford Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor (3.2 km), Woolley barrows (3.7 km), Bowl barrow 70m north east of Killarney (4.8 km).

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