Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurial chamber on Blackslade Down

Burial chamber on Blackslade Down

England
List entry 1003285
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burial chamber on Blackslade Down is a Neolithic monument located in Devon, England. The structure dates to the Neolithic period and forms part of the archaeological landscape of prehistoric Devon. As with many burial chambers of this era, it would have served as a communal burial place for a local community, reflecting the monumental investment in death practices characteristic of the period. The site remains an important record of early agricultural settlement and ritual practice in the Southwest of England.

Burial chamber on Blackslade Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003285. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burial chamber on Blackslade Down?

Burial chamber on Blackslade Down is a Neolithic monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003285.

Who is responsible for protecting Burial chamber on Blackslade Down?

Burial chamber on Blackslade Down 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 1003285.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burial chamber on Blackslade Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric fields, settlements and cairn south east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (6.9 km), Hembury Castle (7.1 km), Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe (7.3 km).

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