Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles

Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles

England
List entry 1010179
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles is a prehistoric burial monument located in Devon, England, near the well-known Yellowmead stone circles on Dartmoor. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary tradition typical of the second millennium BC, when such stone-built mounds were constructed to mark elite or communal burial sites. The monument contributes to the significant Bronze Age landscape of Dartmoor, where such cairns often occur in association with stone circles and other ritual or ceremonial features. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological record of Dartmoor's prehistoric settlement and burial practices.

Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010179. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles?

Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles is a prehistoric burial monument located in Devon, England, near the well-known Yellowmead stone circles on Dartmoor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010179.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn north east of Yellowmead stone circles?

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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