Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of a number of cairns at Black Pool

One of a number of cairns at Black Pool

England
List entry 1012241
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of a number of cairns at Black Pool is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises multiple stone cairns, which are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in the southwest of England, and represents an important grouping of such monuments from the second millennium before Christ. These cairns would have served as burial markers or ceremonial structures for local communities during the Bronze Age, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in Devon. The survival of multiple cairns at this location makes Black Pool a significant archaeological site for the study of Bronze Age monumental activity in the region.

One of a number of cairns at Black Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012241. View the official record →

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What is One of a number of cairns at Black Pool?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting One of a number of cairns at Black Pool?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of a number of cairns at Black Pool?

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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