Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House

Cairn north-west of Ditsworthy Warren House

England
List entry 1012053
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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 funerary monument situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker during the second millennium BCE, reflecting the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities on the high moorland. Its location within the Dartmoor landscape, where numerous contemporary monuments survive, indicates its importance within a broader ritual and settlement complex. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age activity and burial custom in the south-west of England.

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 funerary monument situated 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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