Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChambered cairn 430m south of Buttern

Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern

England
List entry 1021217
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern is a Neolithic burial monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a stone cairn containing an internal chamber, characteristic of the megalithic burial practices of the Neolithic period. Such chambered cairns served as communal tombs and represent significant centres of ritual activity within their local landscapes. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1021217, reflecting its archaeological importance and protected status as an ancient monument.

Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern?

Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern is a Neolithic burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021217.

Who is responsible for protecting Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern?

Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern 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 1021217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chambered cairn 430m south of Buttern?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 215m south east of Hartland Tor (9.3 km), Four round barrows on Soussons Down, 960m north west of Soussons (9.5 km), Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton (9.5 km).

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