Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on northern Harford Moor

Cairn on northern Harford Moor

England
List entry 1012741
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on northern Harford Moor is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Harford Moor in Devon. The monument survives as a cairn, a characteristic form of funerary monument constructed from stone rather than earth, typical of upland Bronze Age burial practices in south-west England. Such cairns frequently contained cremated or inhumed remains and sometimes secondary burials accumulated over time. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice on Dartmoor's marginal moorland.

Cairn on northern Harford Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012741. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on northern Harford Moor?

Cairn on northern Harford Moor is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Harford Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012741.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on northern Harford Moor?

Cairn on northern Harford Moor 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 1012741.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on northern Harford Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5 km).

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