Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook

Cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook

England
List entry 1012286
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises a burial mound constructed from stone, which contains a stone-built cist chamber typical of Bronze Age inhumation practices in south-western England. Such monuments are characteristic of the early to middle Bronze Age period, when cairn construction and cist burial represented a widespread funerary tradition across the region. The presence of the cist within the cairn structure indicates its function as a burial monument serving one or more individuals from this prehistoric period.

Cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook?

The cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012286.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook?

Cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook 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 1012286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with a cist near the head of a southern tributary of Langcombe Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (8.9 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (9.2 km).

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