Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor

Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor

England
List entry 1012234
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the moorland landscape of Devon. The cairn survives as a mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such earthen and stone monuments served as burial places and territorial markers across upland regions of southern England. Located on Ugborough Moor, it forms part of a broader concentration of prehistoric ritual and burial sites characteristic of Devonian moorland archaeology. The monument remains an important evidence point for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the south-western peninsula.

Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor?

Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the moorland landscape of Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012234.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor?

Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor 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 1012234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn south of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.8 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (2.2 km).

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