Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 190m west of Archerton

Cairn 190m west of Archerton

England
List entry 1021329
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 190m west of Archerton is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork and stone cairn, representative of the funerary practices and landscape management of the Bronze Age period. Such cairns typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and often formed part of wider cemetery complexes that marked the territorial organisation of prehistoric communities. The site's survival and scheduled protection reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual activity in the Devon landscape.

Cairn 190m west of Archerton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021329. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 190m west of Archerton?

Cairn 190m west of Archerton is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021329.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 190m west of Archerton?

Cairn 190m west of Archerton 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 1021329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 190m west of Archerton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foxton Cross (10 km), An enclosed stone hut circle settlement, round cairn, pillow mound and tinworking earthworks 820m WSW of Nun's Cross (10.1 km), An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 940m WSW of Nun's Cross (10.2 km).

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