Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with cist S of Royal Hill

Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill

England
List entry 1002591
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from stones, which contains a cist, a stone-built burial chamber typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments represent important evidence for prehistoric burial customs and the organization of Bronze Age communities in the southwest of England. The site's survival and recording contribute to understanding settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in Devon during this period.

Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002591. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill?

Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002591.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill?

Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill 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 1002591.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with cist S of Royal Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted post-medieval farmstead and part of the surrounding field system at High House Waste (9.7 km), Cairn west of Stalldown (9.8 km), Cairn north-east of Harrowthorn Plantation (9.9 km).

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