Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

England
List entry 1012773
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor, is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Ugborough Moor in Devon. The three cairns form a significant Bronze Age cemetery complex, with this particular example representing typical funerary practice of the second millennium BC. The cairn is constructed of stone rubble and would originally have contained cremated or inhumed remains, possibly accompanied by grave goods. The survival of three cairns in close association provides valuable evidence for Bronze Age mortuary behaviour and settlement patterns on the Devonshire moors.

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012773. View the official record →

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What is One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor?

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor, is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Ugborough Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012773.

Who is responsible for protecting One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor?

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor 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 1012773.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (4.4 km), Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (4.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.5 km).

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