Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill

A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill

England
List entry 1014255
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill in Devon. The cairn represents one of several burial structures concentrated in this locality, indicating sustained use of the hilltop as a cemetery during the Bronze Age period. As a component of a larger barrow group, it contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices across Devon's upland landscape.

A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014255. View the official record →

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What is A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill?

A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014255.

Who is responsible for protecting A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill?

A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill 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 1014255.

What other scheduled monuments are near A cairn 450m WNW of Putts Corner, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Gittisham Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (2.5 km), Bowl barrow in Lee's Plantation, East Hill, 560m east of Higher Rill Farm (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 100m south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (2.6 km).

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