Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross

Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross

England
List entry 1019255
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The two barrows represent typical examples of the round burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, constructed as ritual monuments for the interment of the dead. Their positioning within the landscape, situated south west of Rews Cross, indicates their integration into a wider Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial geography. These monuments survive as important archaeological evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in Devon.

Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019255. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross?

Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019255.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross?

Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews 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 1019255.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross (0.2 km), Group of round barrows See also SOMERSET 170 (4.8 km), Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner (5.3 km).

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