Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south-west of Gutter Tor

Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor

England
List entry 1012280
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones that would have originally been more substantial, typical of the funerary monuments constructed during the prehistoric period on the moorland. Its exact dating and original form remain characteristic of the numerous cairns scattered across Dartmoor, which served as communal or individual burial sites for the prehistoric communities inhabiting the region. The monument's survival, albeit in diminished form, contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice on Dartmoor.

Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor?

Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012280.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor?

Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor 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 1012280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn south-west of Gutter Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (5.4 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (5.7 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (6.2 km).

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