Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down

One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down

England
List entry 1012087
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn forms part of a significant cluster of burial structures on the moorland, reflecting the intensive use of this landscape during the Bronze Age period for ritual and mortuary practices. The monument consists of a stone mound constructed from local granite, typical of contemporary cairn construction on Dartmoor, and represents the funerary traditions of prehistoric communities who inhabited the region.

One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012087. View the official record →

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What is One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down?

One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012087.

Who is responsible for protecting One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down?

One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down 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 1012087.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (5.6 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (5.8 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (6.4 km).

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