Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation

Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation

England
List entry 1012709
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a stone cairn, representing a characteristic burial structure of the second and first millennia BC, when such constructed mounds served as markers for elite or communal graves across the southwest of England. The monument's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the region, though its exact dimensions and current condition require verification through site documentation held by the relevant heritage authority.

Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012709. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation?

Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012709.

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

Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn 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 1012709.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (4.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.1 km).

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