Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south-east of Lower Piles

Cairn south-east of Lower Piles

England
List entry 1013189
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south-east of Lower Piles is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The structure consists of a mound of stones typical of cairn construction from the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as burial places and were often positioned in upland or moorland settings, reflecting the settlement and land use patterns of Bronze Age communities in the south-west. The site's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence for funerary practices and territorial organization during the Bronze Age period.

Cairn south-east of Lower Piles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south-east of Lower Piles?

Cairn south-east of Lower Piles is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013189.

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

Cairn south-east of Lower 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 1013189.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.5 km).

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