Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage

Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage

England
List entry 1015475
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. Bowl barrows are among the most common forms of prehistoric burial mound, typically consisting of a central grave chamber beneath a low earthen mound. These examples represent the funerary practices of communities in south-western England during the third and second millennia BCE, when such structures served as prominent markers in the landscape and focal points for ritual activity. The survival of these barrows, despite later agricultural use of the surrounding land, provides archaeological evidence for settlement patterns and burial customs in the region during prehistory.

Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015475. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage?

Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015475.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage?

Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage 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 1015475.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (0.7 km), Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm (0.7 km), Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford (1.1 km).

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