Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo long mortuary enclosures 570m east and 590m ENE of Sandford Barton

Two long mortuary enclosures 570m east and 590m ENE of Sandford Barton

England
List entry 1020072
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two long mortuary enclosures is a Neolithic monument located approximately 570 metres east and 590 metres east-north-east of Sandford Barton in Devon. The enclosures date to the Neolithic period and represent a form of funerary or ritual architecture characteristic of early farming communities in southern Britain. These linear earthworks, marked by parallel ditches with external banks, served mortuary functions typical of their era, possibly housing the remains of the dead or serving ceremonial purposes connected to burial practice. The monument survives as earthwork traces and forms part of the broader landscape of Neolithic ritual and domestic activity in the region.

Two long mortuary enclosures 570m east and 590m ENE of Sandford Barton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020072. View the official record →

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What is Two long mortuary enclosures 570m east and 590m ENE of Sandford Barton?

Two long mortuary enclosures is a Neolithic monument located approximately 570 metres east and 590 metres east-north-east of Sandford Barton in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020072.

Who is responsible for protecting Two long mortuary enclosures 570m east and 590m ENE of Sandford Barton?

Two long mortuary enclosures 570m east and 590m ENE of Sandford Barton 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 1020072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two long mortuary enclosures 570m east and 590m ENE of Sandford Barton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman forts, marching camps and associated monuments (3.5 km), Hillerton Cross (4.1 km), Wayside cross 225m north east of Scarhill Cross (7.6 km).

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