Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 440m south east of Duncombe Court, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows 440m south east of Duncombe Court, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1019791
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History & significance

The two bowl barrows 440 metres south east of Duncombe Court are Bronze Age burial monuments forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery in Devon. Bowl barrows, the most common form of round barrow, consist of a simple earthen mound raised over a central burial pit and are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England. These monuments are significant as elements of a cemetery complex, indicating sustained use of the landscape for burial purposes over an extended period, and their preservation contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and ritual patterns in the county. The barrows have been recorded within the National Heritage List for England as monuments of archaeological importance.

Two bowl barrows 440m south east of Duncombe Court, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019791. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 440m south east of Duncombe Court, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

The two bowl barrows 440 metres south east of Duncombe Court are Bronze Age burial monuments forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019791.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 440m south east of Duncombe Court, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 440m south east of Duncombe Court, forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1019791.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 440m south east of Duncombe Court, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Charles (5.5 km), Coaxial field systems and associated later remains between Deckler's Cliff and Gammon Head (6.8 km), Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar (7.3 km).

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