Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows at Moorland Gate

Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate

England
List entry 1015155
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds of the characteristic hemispherical form typical of bowl barrows, which were constructed during the prehistoric period as repositories for human remains and grave goods. These monuments represent important evidence of burial practice and settlement patterns in the region during the later prehistoric period. The barrows remain significant archaeological features that contribute to understanding the landscape use and mortuary customs of Bronze Age communities in Devon.

Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate?

Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015155.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate?

Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate 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 1015155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows at Moorland Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows on Burrington Moor lying 210m south west of Burrington Moor Cross (0.8 km), Bowl barrow on Beaford Moor, 400m north east of Cupper's Piece (2.5 km), Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece (2.5 km).

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