Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles

Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles

England
List entry 1009575
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles is a prehistoric burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture typical of that period across south-western Britain. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial structures, often constructed from stone rubble gathered into a mound form. The site's survival to the present day, despite centuries of agricultural use and landscape change, testifies to the enduring material character of Bronze Age monumental construction in the Devon landscape.

Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009575. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles?

Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles is a prehistoric burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009575.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles?

Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles 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 1009575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.2 km).

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