Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation

Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation

England
List entry 1012273
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of prehistoric ceremonial and mortuary practice on the moor. Its exact period of construction remains uncertain without excavation, though such monuments in this landscape were commonly erected during the third to second millennium before the present. The site contributes to the significant concentration of Bronze Age cairns and funerary monuments that characterise the Dartmoor archaeological landscape.

Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012273. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation?

Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012273.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation?

Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation 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 1012273.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (6.6 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6.6 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (7.5 km).

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