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 located in Devon, England. The barrow survives as an earthen mound and is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry 1002659, indicating its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance. As a Bronze Age barrow, it represents a form of funerary monument typical of the second millennium BC in south-western England, when such mounds were constructed to mark the burial places of individuals of social importance. The monument contributes to the archaeological landscape of Devon, which contains numerous barrows and other Bronze Age remains.

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 located 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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