Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross

Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross

England
List entry 1017131
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross is a pair of prehistoric burial mounds located in Devon. These monuments date to the Bronze Age, when barrow construction formed a significant funerary practice across southern Britain. Bowl barrows are characterised by their simple hemispherical form, typically constructed from earth and stone excavated from surrounding ditches. The two mounds represent an important example of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial activity in the Devon landscape, contributing to the wider archaeological record of early metal-working communities in the region.

Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross?

Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross is a pair of prehistoric burial mounds located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017131.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross?

Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland 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 1017131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst (9.2 km), Cairnfield 760m west of Stoneyhurst (9.2 km), Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill (9.2 km).

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