Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 240m north of Crownley Parks

Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks

England
List entry 1019588
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a stone cairn, a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period when such monuments were erected across southwestern England as repositories for cremated remains and grave goods. The monument's survival to the present day, despite millennia of exposure to weathering and agricultural activity, reflects the robust construction methods employed in its original building. Its designation as a nationally important heritage asset recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Devon.

Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks?

Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019588.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks?

Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks 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 1019588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circles and fields on Buckland Common (4.1 km), Earthworks in Boro' Wood (4.8 km), Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks (5.3 km).

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