Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps

Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps

England
List entry 1012790
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a cairn, a mound of stones constructed as a funerary structure, within which a stone-built cist or burial chamber was incorporated. Such monuments are typical of Bronze Age funerary practices in south-western England, dating to approximately 2000–700 BCE. The survival of both the cairn structure and its internal cist makes this an important archaeological example of Bronze Age burial tradition in the region.

Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps?

Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012790.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps?

Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps 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 1012790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (9.9 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10 km).

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