Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong cairn 350m east of White Tor summit

Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit

England
List entry 1007980
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit is a Neolithic burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a long mound constructed from stone, characteristic of the early Neolithic period, typically dated to around 4000–3000 BCE. Such long cairns served as communal burial places and represent some of the earliest monumental architecture in Britain, reflecting the social and ritual practices of early farming communities. The monument's position on the moorland landscape, together with its structural form, provides evidence of Neolithic settlement and land use patterns on Dartmoor.

Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007980. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit?

Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit is a Neolithic burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007980.

Who is responsible for protecting Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit?

Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit 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 1007980.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long cairn 350m east of White Tor summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleworth farmstead, 450m south east of Norsworthy Bridge (9.8 km), Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor (10 km), Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor (10 km).

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