Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Piles Hill

Cairn on Piles Hill

England
List entry 1012466
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Piles Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site consists of a stone cairn, a characteristic burial structure of prehistoric date constructed from accumulated stones. Its precise dating and cultural attribution remain subjects of archaeological interest, though such monuments typically served as communal or individual burial places during the third and second millennia before the present era. The cairn represents an important element of Devon's prehistoric archaeological landscape and the broader tradition of monumental stone construction in south-western Britain during antiquity.

Cairn on Piles Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Piles Hill?

Cairn on Piles Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012466.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Piles Hill?

Cairn on Piles Hill 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 1012466.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Piles Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km).

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