Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm

Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm

England
List entry 1019132
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This chambered tomb is a Neolithic monument located near Elberry Farm in Devon, representing the burial practices of early farming communities in south-west England during the fourth and third millennia before Christ. The structure comprises a stone-built chamber, typical of Neolithic collective burial sites found across the region, which would have served as a focal point for community ritual and the interment of the deceased over an extended period. Such monuments are significant archaeological records of the earliest settled populations in Devon and provide evidence of social organisation and religious belief during the Neolithic period. The site remains an important example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the south-west peninsula.

Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm?

This chambered tomb is a Neolithic monument located near Elberry Farm in Devon, representing the burial practices of early farming communities in south-west England during the fourth and third millennia before Christ. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019132.

Who is responsible for protecting Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm?

Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm 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 1019132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including D-Day landing craft maintenance site on the River Dart, 270m south east of Maypool Cottage (3.5 km), Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood (3.7 km), Bowl barrow 690m north of Longwood House (3.9 km).

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