Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKnatta Barrow

Knatta Barrow

England
List entry 1002659
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knatta Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Devon, England. The barrow represents a typical example of funerary monument construction from the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were erected over cremated or inhumed remains as markers of social status and commemoration. The site is recorded as a scheduled monument and forms part of Devon's substantial archaeological heritage of prehistoric burial practices.

Knatta Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002659. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knatta Barrow?

Knatta Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002659.

Who is responsible for protecting Knatta Barrow?

Knatta 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 1002659.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knatta Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (6 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (6.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.1 km).

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