Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook

One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook

England
List entry 1012282
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises one of a group of cairns in this locality, constructed from stone and incorporating stone-built cists, which are characteristic burial structures of prehistoric date. Such cairn complexes served as communal or individual burial places and represent significant ritual and funerary practice in the early prehistoric period. The survival of multiple cairns in this location indicates an important area of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in Devon.

One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012282. View the official record →

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What is One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook?

One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012282.

Who is responsible for protecting One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook?

One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe 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 1012282.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of several cairns with cists south of Langcombe Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (8.9 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (8.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (9.2 km).

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