Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn east of Scout Hut

Cairn east of Scout Hut

England
List entry 1011993
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn east of Scout Hut is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age, likely serving as a burial cairn or ceremonial marker typical of the period. Such cairns represent important archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns across Devon, contributing to the broader archaeological record of upland and moorland use in south-western England during prehistory.

Cairn east of Scout Hut is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011993. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn east of Scout Hut?

Cairn east of Scout Hut is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011993.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn east of Scout Hut?

Cairn east of Scout Hut 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 1011993.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn east of Scout Hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (6.2 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (6.8 km), Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (7.5 km).

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