Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Holwell Barrow
Holwell Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Holwell Barrow is a burial mound located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Holwell Barrow is a burial mound located in South-West England. It is an ancient earthwork, significant for its archaeological value. The site provides insights into prehistoric burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1736, -3.9069
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Challacombe
- Postcode
- EX31 4SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- osm: node/1862012851 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holwell Barrow?
- Holwell Barrow is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4SH), in the parish of Challacombe.
- Is Holwell Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, Holwell Barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holwell Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4SH. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.