Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane

Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane

England
List entry 1003186
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Devon, England. The site comprises three distinct burial mounds typical of the Bronze Age period, dating to approximately 2000–700 BCE, when such barrow construction was widespread across the British landscape. These earthworks represent an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the South West of England. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features and form part of the broader archaeological record of Bronze Age Devon.

Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane?

Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003186.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane?

Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane 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 1003186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows E of Brockenburrow Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross (5 km), Round barrow 100yds (90m) NE of Five Cross Way (5.2 km), Smythapark hillfort (5.2 km).

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