Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook

Cairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook

England
List entry 1012792
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from heaped stones, which contained a cist or stone-built burial chamber typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments represent important evidence of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the Southwest of England. The cairn's survival to the present day, despite centuries of landscape use and modification, contributes to understanding Bronze Age communities in Devon.

Cairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook?

Cairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012792.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook?

Cairn with a cist south 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 1012792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with a cist south of Langcombe Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (9.7 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.8 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.9 km).

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