Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Glasscombe Ball

Cairn on Glasscombe Ball

England
List entry 1012470
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Glasscombe Ball is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Devon. The structure comprises a cairn of stones that forms a prominent mound within the local landscape. As a funerary monument of this period, it represents evidence of prehistoric ritual practices and territorial occupation in the region. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry reference 1012470.

Cairn on Glasscombe Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012470. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Glasscombe Ball?

Cairn on Glasscombe Ball is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012470.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Glasscombe Ball?

Cairn on Glasscombe Ball 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 1012470.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Glasscombe Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.2 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (2.6 km).

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