Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor

Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor

England
List entry 1012211
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a stone cairn containing a burial cist, representing a typical form of elite or community burial practice during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are characteristic of the landscape archaeology of Dartmoor, where cairns and associated cists frequently survive as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices. The survival of this monument contributes to understanding Bronze Age funerary behaviour and land use in the upland zones of south-western Britain.

Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor?

Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012211.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor?

Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor 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 1012211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with a cist south-east of Shavercombe Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (8.4 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.3 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.4 km).

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