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Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England, near the Yellowmead stone circles on Dartmoor. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a funerary structure, typical of Bronze Age burial practices in the south-west of England. Such monuments are significant for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices on Dartmoor, where numerous cairns and associated stone circles form an extensive archaeological landscape. The site is designated as a monument of national importance, reflecting its archaeological value within the broader context of Bronze Age monuments in the region.
Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010179. View the official record →
Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England, near the Yellowmead stone circles on Dartmoor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010179.
Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles 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 1010179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (6.5 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (6.8 km), Medieval settlement on Ford Waste (7.1 km).
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