Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball

Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1013030
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises a substantial cairn of heaped stones, characteristic of burial monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period, approximately 2300–700 BCE. Such cairns typically served as communal or individual burial structures and represent important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices across the Devonshire landscape. The monument's survival to the present day makes it a valuable archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age communities in the South West of England.

Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball?

Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013030.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball?

Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball 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 1013030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km).

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