Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House

Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House

England
List entry 1012053
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of a cairn constructed from stone, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such structures were raised to mark the graves of the dead. Its location within the Dartmoor landscape, an area rich in prehistoric remains, reflects the importance of this upland region as a centre of settlement and ritual activity during the Bronze Age. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork and stone monument, contributing to the archaeological record of Dartmoor's ancient burial practices.

Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House?

Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012053.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House?

Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House 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 1012053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (5.2 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (5.8 km), Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (6.5 km).

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