Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor

Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor

England
List entry 1021118
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from accumulated stones, within which a stone-built cist or burial chamber was incorporated, representing a typical funerary practice of the Bronze Age period. The monument's proximity to Vixen Tor, a prominent granite outcrop, places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric remains. Such cairns with integrated cists served as repositories for cremated or inhumed human remains and often contained grave goods, reflecting the ritual practices and social structures of Bronze Age communities in the South West.

Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021118. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor?

Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021118.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor?

Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor 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 1021118.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three hut circles on south part of Wigford Down (9.9 km), Three hut circles NW of Cadworthy (9.9 km), Round barrow N of Cadworthy Wood (10 km).

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