Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon

Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon

England
List entry 1012243
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on high ground in Devon. The monument consists of a stone cairn constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as burial structures for prominent members of prehistoric communities. Its elevated position on Ugborough Beacon reflects the typical siting of such barrows, which were often placed in prominent landscape locations visible from considerable distances. The cairn remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in south-western England.

Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon?

Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on high ground in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012243.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon?

Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon 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 1012243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn near summit of Ugborough Beacon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (1.9 km), Group of three closely spaced cairns on the south-western brow of Western Beacon (2 km), Cairn on the southern brow of Western Beacon (2 km).

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