Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn

Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn

England
List entry 1020162
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History & significance

Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn is an ancient monument complex in Devon comprising overlapping features of Bronze Age and Iron Age date. The hilltop enclosures represent defensive or communal structures characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in the South West, whilst the four bowl barrows indicate Bronze Age funerary practice and territorial use of the landscape. The associated ditch system, likely contemporary with one or more of the main structures, served functions of demarcation, drainage or defence. Collectively, these remains demonstrate sustained human occupation and ritual activity on this elevated location across the later prehistoric period.

Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020162. View the official record →

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What is Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn?

Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn is an ancient monument complex in Devon comprising overlapping features of Bronze Age and Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020162.

Who is responsible for protecting Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn?

Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn 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 1020162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosures and field systems, 430m north east of Lower Well Farm (4.2 km), D-Day landing craft maintenance site on the River Dart, 560m south of Waddeton Court (5.9 km), Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm (6.1 km).

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