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One of a number of cairns at Black Pool is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises multiple cairns, which are characteristic burial structures of the Bronze Age, constructed from heaped stone to mark burial sites and commemorate the deceased. These monuments form part of the broader landscape of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary practices in the region, reflecting the ritual and social importance placed upon the dead during this period. The cairns at Black Pool contribute to our understanding of prehistoric Devon's settlement patterns and burial customs.
One of a number of cairns at Black Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012241. View the official record →
One of a number of cairns at Black Pool is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012241.
One of a number of cairns at Black Pool 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 1012241.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of three closely spaced cairns on the south-western brow of Western Beacon (0.5 km), Cairn on the southern brow of Western Beacon (0.5 km), Stone alignment and cairn south-east of Western Beacon (1 km).
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