Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Corndon Tor

Cairn on Corndon Tor

England
List entry 1003289
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Corndon Tor is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a cairn of stacked stone, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period when such structures served as communal or individual sepulchres across the southwest of England. Its placement on Corndon Tor reflects the Bronze Age preference for elevated positions in the landscape, a pattern observed across Dartmoor and surrounding regions. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary customs and settlement patterns in Devon.

Cairn on Corndon Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Corndon Tor?

Cairn on Corndon Tor is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003289.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Corndon Tor?

Cairn on Corndon Tor 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 1003289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Corndon Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circles and two enclosures on Dean Moor, near River Avon (8.5 km), Hut circle and fields, Bishop's Mead (8.9 km), Eastern White Barrow (9.3 km).

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