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 mound located in Devon, England. The monument survives as a cairn, a characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age period, constructed from accumulated stone rather than earth. Its position above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook reflects the typical Bronze Age practice of locating funerary monuments in prominent topographical locations within the landscape. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important example of prehistoric funerary archaeology in the South West of England.

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 mound 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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