Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor

Cairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor

England
List entry 1012287
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of the cairn traditions established across south-western Britain during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BC. Such monuments served as enduring markers of ritual significance and repositories for cremated human remains, reflecting the funerary practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities inhabiting the upland moorland. The site's location on Ugborough Moor places it within one of Dartmoor's most archaeologically significant landscapes, where numerous cairns and associated prehistoric structures remain testament to sustained Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity.

Cairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor?

Cairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012287.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor?

Cairn south-west 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 1012287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn south-west of Spurrell's Cross, Ugborough Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.7 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (2.1 km).

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