Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1020078
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross is a prehistoric funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. These earthen mounds date to the Bronze Age and represent characteristic burial practices of the second and early first millennia before Christ. The barrows are simple in form, consisting of hemispherical or bowl-shaped mounds constructed over grave deposits, a type widespread across south-western England during this period. Their survival as part of a discernible cemetery group indicates the sustained use of this location as a burial ground and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and ritual patterns in the region.

Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020078. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross is a prehistoric funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020078.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, 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 1020078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 450m and 520m north east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (0.6 km), Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (1 km), Beacon on Belland Moor 770m north east of Belland (3.3 km).

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