Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Cheriton Ridge

Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge

England
List entry 1002583
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of two burial mounds positioned on elevated terrain, typical of prehistoric ritual landscapes where barrows were sited to command views across the surrounding countryside. The barrows date from the Bronze Age period when such monumental earthworks served as communal or elite burial monuments, though earlier Neolithic activity cannot be excluded. The monument survives as an archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in Devon.

Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge?

Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002583.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge?

Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge 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 1002583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on Cheriton Ridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on South Regis Common (4.9 km), Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge (5.7 km), Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (5.9 km).

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