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 funerary monument located on the moorland landscape of south Devon. The cairn comprises a heap of stones raised over a burial, typical of Bronze Age funerary practices on Dartmoor and the surrounding high moorland areas. Its positioning within the wider archaeological context of Ugborough Moor, where multiple prehistoric monuments and field systems survive, reflects the intensive use of these upland zones during the Bronze Age period. The monument remains an important record of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

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 funerary monument located on the moorland landscape of south 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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