Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down

Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down

England
List entry 1010766
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Burford Down in Devon. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from stones that served as a funerary marker and depositional feature characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practices in south-western England. Such cairns typically date to the second millennium BCE and represent important evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices across Dartmoor and the surrounding upland regions. The monument's survival on the open moorland preserves archaeological and topographical information relevant to understanding Bronze Age use of the landscape in this area.

Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010766. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down?

Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Burford Down in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010766.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down?

Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down 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 1010766.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.8 km).

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