Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

England
List entry 1012780
Nation
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 the moorland of Ugborough in Devon. The cairn, part of a group of three substantial earth and stone mounds, represents funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such cairn cemeteries were established across Dartmoor and surrounding moorland. The site reflects the importance of this upland zone for ceremonial and burial purposes during the second millennium before the present era. As a scheduled ancient monument with national heritage protection, it remains a significant testament to prehistoric burial customs and the organisation of Bronze Age communities in south-western England.

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012780. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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 the moorland of Ugborough in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012780.

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 1012780.

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 (4.3 km), Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (4.4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.4 km).

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