Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy

England
List entry 1017973
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy is a pair of Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monuments located on the high ground of Dartmoor in Devon. These earthworks consist of simple mounded structures typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across southern Britain during the later prehistoric period. The barrows are positioned within the wider landscape of prehistoric ritual and domestic activity that characterises Dartmoor, where such monuments often occur in clusters reflecting patterns of settlement and ceremonial use. Their survival as upstanding remains contributes to the archaeological record of funerary practices on the moor during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017973. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy?

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy is a pair of Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monuments located on the high ground of Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017973.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy?

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy 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 1017973.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 70m east of Beechwood Bungalow (1.4 km), Round barrow cemetery 240m north east of Lower Trebarrow (5.1 km), Beacon on Belland Moor 770m north east of Belland (5.9 km).

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