Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy

Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy

England
List entry 1015931
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy is a Neolithic burial monument located on the island of Lundy off the coast of Devon. The site represents the type of megalithic funerary architecture characteristic of the Neolithic period in south-western Britain, indicating significant ritual and communal investment in burial practice. The chambered tomb form suggests a structure designed to contain multiple burials and was likely constructed during the Neolithic period, though precise dating evidence specific to this monument is limited in the available scholarly record. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices on Lundy.

Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy?

Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy is a Neolithic burial monument located on the island of Lundy off the coast of Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015931.

Who is responsible for protecting Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy?

Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy 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 1015931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy (0 km), Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy (0.3 km), Standing stone and cairn 490m south of The Old Lighthouse, Lundy (0.3 km).

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