Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south of Stalldown stone alignment

Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment

England
List entry 1012748
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairn forms part of the archaeological landscape associated with the Stalldown stone alignment and represents a characteristic funerary structure of the second millennium BC. Like other cairns of this period, it would have served as a prominent marker for an interred burial, constructed from stone gathered and piled to create a substantial earthwork feature. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological value as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the Devonian uplands.

Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012748. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment?

Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012748.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment?

Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment 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 1012748.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.4 km).

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