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 Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn located in Devon, England. The monument survives as a earthen and stone mound which represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. Such cairns typically functioned as communal or individual burial structures and are characteristic of Devon's Bronze Age landscape. The site's designation within the National Heritage List for England reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement and mortuary traditions in the South West.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn 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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