Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor

Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor

England
List entry 1012293
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones raised over a grave or graves, typical of burial practices prevalent during the Bronze Age across south-western England. Such monuments are important archaeological indicators of settlement patterns and ritual activity on the upland plateaux of Dartmoor during the second millennium BC. The site's location within the wider landscape of Bronze Age cairn fields contributes to understanding prehistoric land use and territorial organisation on the moor.

Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012293. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor?

Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012293.

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

Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor 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 1012293.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (9.9 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.2 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.3 km).

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