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 burial mound located in Devon, England. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork cairn, representing a form of funerary architecture typical of the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial practices in Devon and contributes to understanding regional patterns of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary custom. The site's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of early metal age funerary traditions in the Southwest Peninsula.

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 burial mound 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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