Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill

One of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill

England
List entry 1012772
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairn forms part of a notable cluster of such monuments on the hilltop, reflecting the use of elevated locations for funerary purposes during the Bronze Age period. These structures typically consist of accumulated stones marking burial deposits, though the specific dimensions and preservation state of this individual cairn would require site inspection to detail precisely. The grouping of multiple cairns in close proximity suggests this location held particular significance for Bronze Age communities in the region.

One of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is One of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill?

One of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012772.

Who is responsible for protecting One of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill?

One of a group of four cairns on 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 1012772.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of a group of four cairns on 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 (1.6 km).

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