Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers

Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers

England
List entry 1018711
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of a stone cairn defined by a kerb of larger stones, with an associated burial cist constructed from stone slabs. Dating to the Bronze Age, this site forms part of the extensive cemetery landscape that characterises Dartmoor's upland terrain. The kerbed cairn represents a typical funerary practice of the Bronze Age communities who inhabited the moorland, serving as both a burial structure and a territorial marker within the wider ceremonial landscape.

Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018711. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers?

Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018711.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers?

Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers 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 1018711.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm (9 km), Sherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton (9.5 km), Blowing house and mill at Gobbet (9.9 km).

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