Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMultiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation

Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation

England
List entry 1013031
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual monument located in Devon. The site comprises a stone alignment together with cairns, reflecting the funerary and ceremonial practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such alignments, typically consisting of standing stones arranged in linear patterns, represent significant expressions of prehistoric religious or territorial significance. The associated cairns demonstrate the sustained use of the landscape for burial and commemorative practices during this period of Devon's prehistory.

Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013031. View the official record →

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What is Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation?

Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013031.

Who is responsible for protecting Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation?

Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation 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 1013031.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multiple stone alignment and associated cairns west of Glasscombe Upper Plantation?

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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