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 earthen mounds located in Devon. Bowl barrows of this type were among the most common forms of burial monument constructed during the Bronze Age, typically serving as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains. The earthworks visible at this location represent evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and the use of the landscape for ceremonial purposes. The monument's survival as an upstanding archaeological feature contributes to the archaeological record of Devon's prehistoric settlement and ritual landscape.

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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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw?

Two bowl barrows south of Haycroft, Huntshaw is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two earthen 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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