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 burial mound situated on moorland in Devon. The monument consists of a cairn, a type of funerary structure built from stones rather than earth, typical of the Bronze Age period when such monuments were constructed across upland areas of south-west England. The cairn's survival on Ugborough Moor, despite centuries of moorland use and potential disturbance, makes it an important archaeological witness to prehistoric burial practices in the region. Such cairns frequently contained cremated human remains and grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular example would require archaeological investigation to establish.

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 burial mound situated on moorland 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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