Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south of Mill Corner

Cairn south of Mill Corner

England
List entry 1013413
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south of Mill Corner is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a stone cairn, a construction type typical of upland burial practices in south-western Britain during the prehistoric period. Such cairns served as markers for cremated or inhumed remains and often formed part of broader ritual landscapes. The monument's precise dating and original dimensions are recorded in the National Heritage List entry, though the structure has been subject to the weathering and disturbance common to exposed upland sites of considerable antiquity.

Cairn south of Mill Corner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013413. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south of Mill Corner?

Cairn south of Mill Corner is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013413.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn south of Mill Corner?

Cairn south of Mill Corner 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 1013413.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn south of Mill Corner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (9 km), Cairn on Weatherdon Hill (9.7 km), Cairn north-west of Butterdon Hill (9.9 km).

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