Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball

Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1013030
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn west of Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises a substantial barrow or cairn constructed from stone and earth, characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Its designation within the National Heritage List for England reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the Devon landscape. The monument survives as a visible earthwork that contributes to understanding Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary practices in the South West.

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 burial 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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