Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross

Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross

England
List entry 1019058
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross is a Neolithic burial monument located in Devon, England. The site represents the funerary practices of early agricultural communities dating to the Neolithic period, when long barrows served as communal burial chambers and territorial markers across southern Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of its type, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns in the Devon landscape.

Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019058. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross?

Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross is a Neolithic burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019058.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross?

Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross 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 1019058.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow immediately north of Blenheim House, 310m south west of Putson Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 260m north west of Putson Cross (0.4 km), Roman Fort, Bolham Hill (2.9 km), Tiverton Castle (uninhabited buildings) (3.1 km).

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