Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

England
List entry 1010607
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is an ancient ceremonial and funerary monument of Bronze Age date, situated on elevated moorland in Devon. The cairnfield comprises multiple burial cairns constructed from heaped stone, characteristic of the funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age in south-west England. These monuments reflect the ritual landscape and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities who utilised the high moorland for both burial and habitation purposes. The cairnfield remains a significant archaeological record of Bronze Age activity and territorial organisation in the region.

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010607. View the official record →

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

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is an ancient ceremonial and funerary monument of Bronze Age date, situated on elevated moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010607.

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 1010607.

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 (8.3 km), Stone hut circle and field-plots 100m east of Ger Tor (8.4 km), Enclosure 1250m NNW of Standon Down (8.8 km).

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