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 Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. The cairn forms part of a broader ceremonial landscape associated with the Stalldown stone alignment, a linear arrangement of standing stones that reflects the ritual and territorial practices of prehistoric communities in the South West. The monument survives as an earthwork mound, representing a characteristic form of sepulchral monument from the later Neolithic through Bronze Age periods. Such cairns typically served as focal points for communal burial practices and continued occupation of the landscape by successive generations.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. 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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