Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

England
List entry 1012780
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Ugborough Moor in Devon. The site comprises three distinct cairns, which represent ritual and burial practices characteristic of prehistoric upland communities in south-western England. These monuments likely date to the later prehistoric period and would have served as visible markers of burial or ceremonial significance within the landscape. The cairns are testament to the long continuity of burial practice on Dartmoor and its fringes, where such monuments remain prominent features of the moorland topography.

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

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Ugborough Moor 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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