Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEastern White Barrow

Eastern White Barrow

England
List entry 1002660
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eastern White Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated in Devon, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important funerary structure type characteristic of early farming communities in south-western Britain. As a long barrow, it would have served as a communal burial monument, reflecting the monumental investment and social organisation of Neolithic societies. The site remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns, burial practices, and the material culture of Devon's earliest agricultural communities.

Eastern White Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002660. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eastern White Barrow?

Eastern White Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002660.

Who is responsible for protecting Eastern White Barrow?

Eastern 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 1002660.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eastern White Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (7 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (7.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7.1 km).

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