Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn to the east of Hangershell Rock

Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock

England
List entry 1013090
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock is a prehistoric burial monument located in Devon, England. The site represents a cairn of Bronze Age or later prehistoric date, constructed as a funerary or ceremonial structure typical of upland Devon landscapes. Such cairns were built to mark burials and served as focal points for ritual activity across the Bronze Age period. The monument survives as an earthwork feature within the broader archaeological landscape of the Devon uplands.

Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock?

Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock is a prehistoric burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013090.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock?

Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock 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 1013090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.3 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (1.7 km).

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