Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook

Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook

England
List entry 1013027
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a funerary or ceremonial deposit, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practice in south-western England. Its position above the East Glaze Brook reflects the Bronze Age tendency to place such monuments within the landscape in relation to natural topographical features and water sources. The site remains an important record of prehistoric funerary traditions and settlement patterns in Devon during the second millennium before the common era.

Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013027. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook?

Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013027.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook?

Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook 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 1013027.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.4 km).

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