Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball

Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1010180
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a stone burial cist accompanied by a kerb, a common arrangement for interments during the Bronze Age period when such structures served as receptacles for cremated or inhumed remains. The retaining kerb would have helped define and contain the burial feature within the surrounding landscape. Such monuments are characteristic of Dartmoor's archaeological heritage and contribute to the broader understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in south-west England.

Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball?

Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010180.

Who is responsible for protecting Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball?

Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of 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 1010180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cist with a retaining kerb north-west of Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.3 km).

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