Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage

Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage

England
List entry 1012254
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn comprises a heap of stones raised over one or more burials, typical of burial practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments were constructed across the upland regions of south-west England. The site represents evidence of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity on Dartmoor, where numerous similar cairns and associated monuments form part of an extensive Bronze Age landscape.

Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012254. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage?

Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012254.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage?

Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage 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 1012254.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (5.8 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (6.3 km), Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (6.4 km).

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