Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWestern White Barrow

Western White Barrow

England
List entry 1002661
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Western White Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important funerary structure of its age. As a long barrow, it would have served as a communal burial monument for a local population, reflecting the ritual and social practices of early farming communities in southwest England. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Neolithic settlement and mortuary practice in the Devon landscape.

Western White Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Western White Barrow?

Western White Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002661.

Who is responsible for protecting Western White Barrow?

Western 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 1002661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Western White Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (7.3 km), Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (7.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7.4 km).

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