Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn with cist west of Legis Lake

Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake

England
List entry 1012270
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Devon, England. The site comprises a cairn, a mound of stones erected over a burial, which contains or is associated with a cist, a stone-built burial chamber constructed from stone slabs. Such monuments are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in south-western England, typically dating to the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BC. The survival of both cairn and cist elements makes this site an important example of Bronze Age mortuary archaeology in the region.

Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012270. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake?

Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012270.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake?

Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake 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 1012270.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn with cist west of Legis Lake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (5.9 km), Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (5.9 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6.3 km).

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