Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge

A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge

England
List entry 1013431
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of a circular arrangement of stones enclosing a central space. Located on Dartmoor in Devon, the cairn represents a distinctive form of prehistoric burial structure characteristic of the second millennium BCE. The site forms part of the dense concentration of Bronze Age monuments in this region of Dartmoor, contributing to the archaeological significance of the wider Merrivale landscape. The ring cairn's form and construction reflect Bronze Age funerary practices and ritual behaviour on the moor during this formative period of prehistory.

A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013431. View the official record →

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What is A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge?

A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of a circular arrangement of stones enclosing a central space. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013431.

Who is responsible for protecting A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge?

A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge 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 1013431.

What other scheduled monuments are near A ring cairn on Longash Common lying 400m south east of Merrivale Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement on Wigford Down (9.8 km), Hut circles SE of Brisworthy (9.9 km), Four round barrows on Wigford Down (9.9 km).

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