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One of several cairns on the south-west slope of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. The cairn forms part of a cairn field situated on the south-western aspect of the beacon, representing a concentrated zone of funerary activity typical of Bronze Age upland use in south-western England. Such cairns generally functioned as burial structures, often covering cremated or inhumed remains and frequently associated with wider ceremonial and burial landscapes. The monument remains an important testament to Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the region.
One of several cairns on the south-west slope of Penn Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012697. View the official record →
One of several cairns on the south-west slope of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012697.
One of several cairns on the south-west slope of Penn Beacon 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 1012697.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7.1 km).
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