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Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the moorland of Devon. The cairn consists of a heap of stones constructed over a burial or burials, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practices in the southwest of England. Its location on elevated moorland is typical of cairns from this period, which were often placed in prominent positions within the landscape. The monument represents evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices in Devon and contributes to understanding of prehistoric burial customs in the region.
Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013090. View the official record →
Cairn to the east of Hangershell Rock is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the moorland of Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013090.
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.
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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