Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 690m south west of White Barrow

Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow

England
List entry 1020873
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The cairn forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial sites in the region, reflecting the ritual practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities. Its construction from accumulated stone represents the typical funerary architecture of the period, serving as a durable marker of burial and territorial significance. The monument's survival and recorded designation as a heritage asset demonstrates its archaeological value in understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and ceremonial landscapes in the South West of England.

Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020873. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow?

Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020873.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow?

Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow 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 1020873.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 75m south east of Cross Gate (9.7 km), Yennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill (9.8 km), Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge (9.9 km).

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