Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross

Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross

England
List entry 1019256
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises two round barrows joined or positioned in close association, a burial type characteristic of the Bronze Age period when such earthworks were commonly constructed as communal or successive burial structures. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, serving as focal points for ritual practice and territorial markers within the prehistoric landscape. The monument's survival to the present day provides evidence of Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in the region.

Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019256. View the official record →

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What is Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross?

Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019256.

Who is responsible for protecting Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross?

Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross 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 1019256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two conjoined bowl barrows 190m south of Rews Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 150m and 220m south west of Rews Cross (0.2 km), Group of round barrows See also SOMERSET 170 (4.9 km), Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner (5.2 km).

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