Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross

Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross

England
List entry 1019321
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located on Dartmoor in Devon. These round barrows, characteristic of the second millennium BC, represent the funerary practices of Early Bronze Age communities who utilised the high moorland plateau for ceremonial and burial purposes. The barrows survive as earthen mounds, typical of their class, and their preservation on Dartmoor reflects the landscape's long history of use for burial and ritual activity during the Bronze Age period.

Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019321. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross?

Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019321.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross?

Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh 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 1019321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 380m and 410m south west of Allaleigh Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp (3.1 km), Four bowl barrows at Bickleigh Brake 540m south west of Bickleigh, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery (3.1 km), Woodbury Camp (3.7 km).

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