Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

England
List entry 1010586
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The cairnfield comprises a cluster of burial cairns typical of upland settlement patterns in south-western England during the second millennium BC. Individual cairns within such fields served as markers for cremated or inhumed remains and reflect the ritual and territorial practices of Bronze Age communities. The monument contributes to understanding the prehistoric use and management of moorland landscapes in Devon.

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

The cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010586.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill 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 1010586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle settlement and enclosures 970m east of Ger Tor (8.1 km), Enclosure 1250m NNW of Standon Down (8.6 km), An enclosed stone hut circle settlement, three round cairns and a length of reave 650m WSW of Ger Tor (8.6 km).

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