Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom

Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom

England
List entry 1012289
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The structure comprises a stone cairn constructed around an internal stone cist, a typical burial arrangement of the Bronze Age period. Such cairns served as prominent territorial markers across the landscape whilst providing formal receptacles for the interment of cremated or inhumed remains, reflecting the funerary practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The monument's survival and designation as a heritage asset attests to the archaeological significance of this upland area in recording Bronze Age settlement and burial patterns.

Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom?

Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012289.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom?

Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom 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 1012289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with a cist, the eastern one of two between Langcombe Brook and Deadman's Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.3 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (9.6 km).

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