Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook

One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook

England
List entry 1012172
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises a cairn constructed to cover one or more stone burial cists, representing a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period in south-western England. Such monuments were typically built to contain the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of elevated social status within their communities. The grouping of multiple similar cairns in this locality indicates a concentrated area of Bronze Age burial activity, suggesting the site held significance as a cemetery or ritual burial ground for a local population.

One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012172. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook?

One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012172.

Who is responsible for protecting One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook?

One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook 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 1012172.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of a number of cairns with cists south of Shavercombe Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (8.3 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.1 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.2 km).

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