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Cairn S of Royal Hill is a Neolithic burial mound located in Devon, England, forming part of a significant prehistoric ceremonial landscape. The site consists of a cairn constructed from stone, typical of funerary monuments erected during the Neolithic period when such structures served as repositories for the dead and focal points for ritual activity. As one of several cairns comprising the Royal Hill complex, it contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in south-western England. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for studying the material culture and social organisation of Neolithic communities in the region.
Cairn S of Royal Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002590. View the official record →
Cairn S of Royal Hill is a Neolithic burial mound located in Devon, England, forming part of a significant prehistoric ceremonial landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002590.
Cairn S of Royal 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 1002590.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn west of Stalldown (9.7 km), Enclosure west of Ford Brook (9.7 km), Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation (9.7 km).
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