Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn west of Legis Lake

Cairn west of Legis Lake

England
List entry 1012421
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn west of Legis Lake is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork mound constructed from accumulated stone, typical of funerary structures erected during the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as focal points for ritual deposition and commemoration of the dead within their respective communities. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1012421, indicating its recognition as a heritage asset of archaeological importance.

Cairn west of Legis Lake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn west of Legis Lake?

Cairn west of Legis Lake is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012421.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn west of Legis Lake?

Cairn west of Legis Lake 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 1012421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn west of Legis Lake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (6.2 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (7 km).

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