Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball

Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1013043
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Devon. The site comprises a stone cairn constructed to contain burial chambers, characteristic of funerary practices during the Neolithic period. Such chambered cairns served as communal burial places and represent significant expressions of territorial identity and social organization among early farming communities in southwest England. The monument's survival testifies to the enduring archaeological value of Devon's Neolithic landscape.

Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball?

Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013043.

Who is responsible for protecting Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball?

Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball 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 1013043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chambered cairn at Ball Gate, Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km).

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