Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south-east of Higher Piles

Cairn south-east of Higher Piles

England
List entry 1013212
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south-east of Higher Piles is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from stones, which represents a funerary practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period in South West England. Such cairns typically functioned as burial structures and served as prominent landscape markers for contemporary communities. The monument's survival into the modern period provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in this region of Devon.

Cairn south-east of Higher Piles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013212. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south-east of Higher Piles?

Cairn south-east of Higher Piles is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013212.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn south-east of Higher Piles?

Cairn south-east of Higher Piles 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 1013212.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn south-east of Higher Piles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.1 km).

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