Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw

Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw

England
List entry 1013671
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two separate burial mounds located in Devon. Bowl barrows of this type are characteristic of the Bronze Age period and were constructed as earthen mounds to cover inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the region, contributing to archaeological understanding of prehistoric Devon. These monuments survive as earthworks and form part of the wider landscape of Bronze Age burial sites across the county.

Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013671. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw?

Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two separate burial mounds located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013671.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw?

Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw 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 1013671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow to the east of Darracott Moor, crossed by the B3232 (0.2 km), Round barrow on Darracott Moor (0.2 km), Bowl barrow on south eastern side of Darracott Moor, 750m WSW of Belle Vue Lodge (0.5 km).

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