Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down

Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down

England
List entry 1019261
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down in Devon. The two barrows are characteristic examples of bowl barrow construction, a common burial form during the Bronze Age, and their position within the wider cemetery demonstrates the sustained use of this location as a burial ground across multiple generations. The barrows remain visible as earthen mounds in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region. Their survival and statutory protection reflect their archaeological significance as components of a significant Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary landscape.

Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019261. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down?

Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019261.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down?

Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down 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 1019261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 170m west and 200m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 470m south west of Berry Down Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down (0.3 km), Bowl barrow 470m south east of Smythen Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Berry Down (0.3 km), Bowl barrow 620m north west of Highlands (0.9 km).

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