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Holwell Barrow, Devon

Holwell Barrow is a prehistoric bowl barrow near Parracombe, Devon. It is situated on the summit of a prominent ridge known as Rowley Down, overlooking the steep valley of a tributary to the River Heddon. Holwell Barrow survives as a circular mound measuring up to 80ft in diameter and 7ft high. It is within the council area of North Devon (Devon).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1002563.

Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 51.170762,-3.90078
Grid Reference: SS 6721 4299
Civil Parish: Challacombe CP
Council Area: North Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon & Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 302499
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Holwell_Barrow,_Devon_302499

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