Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Ridding Down

Two round barrows on Ridding Down

England
List entry 1002586
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Ridding Down is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. The barrows represent funerary structures typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to contain burials and mark significant locations in the landscape. These round barrows form part of the broader pattern of Bronze Age ritual and burial practices evident across the southwestern peninsula. The site's location on Ridding Down places it within an area of known prehistoric activity and demonstrates the sustained importance of elevated terrain for ceremonial and funerary purposes during the Bronze Age.

Two round barrows on Ridding Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows on Ridding Down?

Two round barrows on Ridding Down is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002586.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on Ridding Down?

Two round barrows on Ridding Down 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 1002586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on Ridding Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (1.7 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (2 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (3.8 km).

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