Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, 410m north west of Treborough Lodge

Cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, 410m north west of Treborough Lodge

England
List entry 1020689
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, situated 410 metres north-west of Treborough Lodge in Somerset, is a Bronze Age burial monument. The site consists of a stone burial chamber, or cist, accompanied by an earthen mound constructed as a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period in Britain. Such monuments represent important evidence for burial practices and social organisation during the second millennium before Christ. The surviving remains contribute to the archaeological record of ritual and memorial practice in the Exmoor region of Somerset during prehistory.

Cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, 410m north west of Treborough Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, 410m north west of Treborough Lodge?

The cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, situated 410 metres north-west of Treborough Lodge in Somerset, is a Bronze Age burial monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020689.

Who is responsible for protecting Cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, 410m north west of Treborough Lodge?

Cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, 410m north west of Treborough Lodge 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 1020689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cist and associated mound in Langridge Wood, 410m north west of Treborough Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnarvon New Pit iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 300m south west of Heather House (3.1 km), Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Brendon Hill Farm (3.4 km).

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