Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Twitchen Ridge

Two round barrows on Twitchen Ridge

England
List entry 1002576
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Twitchen Ridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of two distinct burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthwork barrows served as ceremonial and burial centres for local communities. The barrows are situated on Twitchen Ridge, where they form part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial monuments distributed across Devon's uplands. As registered monuments of archaeological significance, they contribute to the understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the South West of England.

Two round barrows on Twitchen Ridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002576. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows on Twitchen Ridge?

Two round barrows on Twitchen Ridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002576.

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

Two round barrows on Twitchen 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 1002576.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 6.5m west of Twitchen church (2.4 km), Two bowl barrows on North Molton Ridge 620m and 720m west of Twitchen Ball Corner (2.5 km), Green Barrow on Hawkridge Common (2.7 km).

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