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 Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mounds located in Devon. Bowl barrows of this period typically consisted of a central burial pit covered by an earthen mound, often accompanied by grave goods and surrounded by a ditch. These monuments represent significant evidence of funerary practice and settlement patterns in prehistoric Devon. The barrows' survival into the modern era, despite agricultural activity across the landscape, makes them important archaeological features for understanding the distribution and character of early burial monuments in the region.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mounds located 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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