Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south-east of Higher Piles

Cairn south-east of Higher Piles

England
List entry 1013212
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south-east of Higher Piles is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises a mound of stones constructed during the later prehistoric period, likely between the second and first millennia BC, and represents the burial practices of Bronze Age communities in south-west England. Such cairns served as permanent markers for individual or family interments and often contained cremated remains within stone-built chambers or cists. The monument survives as a visible earthwork feature in the Devon landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the region.

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 funerary 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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