Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner

Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner

England
List entry 1003840
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two distinct burial mounds located on elevated moorland in Devon. The barrows represent typical examples of the bowl barrow form, the most common burial monument type constructed during the Bronze Age in South West England. Their positioning on North Molton Ridge reflects the prehistoric practice of situating burial cairns and barrows on prominent topographical features, making them visible landmarks within the landscape. The monument survives as an important record of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the Exmoor region.

Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner?

Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two distinct burial mounds located on elevated moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003840.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner?

Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner 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 1003840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 6.5m west of Twitchen church (2.2 km), Two round barrows on Twitchen Ridge (2.5 km), Green Barrow on Hawkridge Common (4.4 km).

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