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Headon Barrow, Cornwall

Headon Barrow is a prehistoric bowl barrow near Jacobstow, Cornwall. It is situated on the summit of a prominent ridge forming the watershed between tributaries to the River Ottery and Exe Water. The barrow survives as the south-east quadrant of a once circular mound which measured up to 110ft in diameter when complete. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1005434.

Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.721353,-4.5622379
Grid Reference: SX 1923 9443
Civil Parish: Jacobstow CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 302363
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Headon_Barrow,_Cornwall_302363

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