Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCist south east of Roughtor Plantation

Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation

England
List entry 1010701
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A cist south east of Roughtor Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Bodmin Moor in Devon. The structure consists of a stone-lined burial chamber, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period, when such cists were used to contain human remains and grave goods. The monument survives as a significant archaeological record of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the moorland landscape of south-west England. Its location within the wider archaeological context of Bodmin Moor, where numerous Bronze Age monuments cluster, contributes to our understanding of ancient occupation and ritual activity in this upland region.

Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010701. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation?

A cist south east of Roughtor Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Bodmin Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010701.

Who is responsible for protecting Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation?

Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation 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 1010701.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (6.9 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (7.1 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (7.7 km).

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