Site Event/Activity record EMO5005 - 1885: AE - Barrow 2, Chapman Barrows

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1885

Description

Barrow two may have been opened by Antell in 1885. Within the retaining circle was a cairn with a cist containing a pot circa 2 feet high and 1 foot 6 inches diameter, later smashed. Said to have contained sheep bones but it may have contained human bones of a primary or secondary burial.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: Grinsell, L. V.. 1970. The Barrows of North Devon. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 28. p 114, 127.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 636721, Derived 9 November 2021.

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Location Barrow 2, Chapman Barrows, Challacombe, Devon
Grid reference SS 6927 4349 (point)
Map sheet SS64SE
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Chapman Barrows on the Parracombe/Challacombe Parish Boundary (Monument)

Record last edited

Nov 9 2021 3:47PM