Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe

Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe

England
List entry 1019268
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located on moorland in Devon. The site consists of four separate cairns, which are characteristic burial structures of the Bronze Age period, typically constructed from heaped stone and used to mark the graves of individuals or families. These monuments form part of the extensive evidence of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practice across Dartmoor and its surrounding uplands, reflecting the significant use of elevated moorland during the second millennium BC. The cairns remain visible features of the landscape and contribute to the archaeological record of prehistoric Devon.

Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019268. View the official record →

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What is Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe?

Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located on moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019268.

Who is responsible for protecting Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe?

Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe 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 1019268.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of two stone hut circles on Corringdon Ball, north of Corringdon Farm (9.4 km), One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball (9.5 km), One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball (9.5 km).

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