Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton

Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton

England
List entry 1021328
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton is a Bronze Age cairn cemetery located in Devon, England. The monument consists of multiple burial cairns distributed across the landscape, representing a significant funerary complex from the second millennium BCE. Such cairnfield sites are characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in Devon and the broader Southwest peninsula, indicating sustained use of the upland areas for ceremonial and burial purposes during this period. The physical remains preserve evidence of prehistoric mortuary practice and landscape organisation in the region.

Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton?

Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton is a Bronze Age cairn cemetery located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021328.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton?

Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton 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 1021328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield and field 1030m north west of Archerton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Siward's or Nun's Cross (10.2 km), Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement (10.3 km), Stone hut circle 770m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement (10.3 km).

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