Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with cist north of Gutter Tor

Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor

England
List entry 1012473
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor is a prehistoric burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument comprises a stone cairn constructed around a central cist, a typical funerary structure of this period in the southwest of England. The site represents an important example of the burial practices employed by Bronze Age communities on Dartmoor, where such cairns were used to inter the deceased and mark significant territorial or ancestral locations. The survival of both the cairn mound and the stone-lined burial chamber provides archaeological evidence for Bronze Age mortuary traditions in the upland landscape of Devon.

Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor?

Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor is a prehistoric burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012473.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor?

Cairn with cist north of Gutter 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 1012473.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (5.8 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (6 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (6.6 km).

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