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 burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairn forms part of the broader landscape of Bronze Age funerary activity in the region, characteristic of the barrow-building tradition that flourished during the second millennium before the present era. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in south-western 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 burial 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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