Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCist 365m west of Grim's Grave

Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave

England
List entry 1015755
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The structure consists of a stone-lined burial chamber, characteristic of cist burials from the Bronze Age period, which typically date from around 2300 to 700 BC. Such cists served as individual or family grave deposits and represent an important form of mortuary practice during the early and middle Bronze Age in south-western England. The monument's survival and designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the Devon landscape.

Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015755. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave?

Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015755.

Who is responsible for protecting Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave?

Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave 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 1015755.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.1 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (9.4 km).

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