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

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy

England
List entry 1017973
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of two distinct barrows, earthen mounds constructed as burial monuments typical of the Bronze Age period. These barrows represent the funerary practices of prehistoric communities and contribute to the wider distribution of such monuments across the Devon landscape. The surviving earthwork remains preserve evidence of Bronze Age burial tradition in the region.

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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Questions & answers

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

Two bowl barrows 450m and 500m west of Leworthy is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. 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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