Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Corndon Tor

Cairn on Corndon Tor

England
List entry 1003289
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Corndon Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on Corndon Tor in Devon. The cairn comprises a substantial mound of stones characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as markers for elite or important burials. Its location on an elevated tor reflects the typical Bronze Age preference for prominent landscape positions that would have been visible across considerable distances. The monument remains an important archaeological indicator of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Devon landscape.

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 monument situated on Corndon Tor in Devon. 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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