Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDevil's Den long barrow, 600m east of White Acre

Devil's Den long barrow, 600m east of White Acre

England
List entry 1012321
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Devil's Den is a Neolithic long barrow situated near White Acre in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a stone burial chamber of Sarsen construction, characteristic of the megalithic tradition of southern England dating to the third millennium BC. The site retains substantial structural elements including orthostatic uprights and capstones, which have survived millennia of weathering and agricultural activity. As a chambered long barrow, Devil's Den represents an important example of early monumental funerary architecture and testifies to the sophisticated engineering and social organisation of Neolithic communities in the Wessex region.

Devil's Den long barrow, 600m east of White Acre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012321. View the official record →

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What is Devil's Den long barrow, 600m east of White Acre?

Devil's Den is a Neolithic long barrow situated near White Acre in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012321.

Who is responsible for protecting Devil's Den long barrow, 600m east of White Acre?

Devil's Den long barrow, 600m east of White Acre 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 1012321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Devil's Den long barrow, 600m east of White Acre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (5.8 km), Martinsell Hill camp (6.2 km), Giant's Grave (Martinsell Hill) (6.6 km).

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