Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong cairn east of Butterdon Hill

Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill

England
List entry 1012247
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill is a Neolithic burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn dates to the early Neolithic period and represents a form of communal burial structure characteristic of prehistoric Devon. The monument survives as an elongated mound of stone, consistent with the architectural tradition of long cairns found across southern England during this era. Such monuments typically contained burial chambers and served as focal points for ceremonial and funerary practices within early farming communities.

Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill?

Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill is a Neolithic burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012247.

Who is responsible for protecting Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill?

Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill 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 1012247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long cairn east of Butterdon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of three closely spaced cairns on the south-western brow of Western Beacon (1.1 km), Cairn on the southern brow of Western Beacon (1.1 km), Stone alignment and cairn south-east of Western Beacon (1.4 km).

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