Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor

England
List entry 1013029
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the upland moorland of Devon. The cairn is a substantial mound of stones constructed during the second millennium BC as a funerary monument, consistent with Bronze Age burial practices in south-west England. The site forms part of a barrow cemetery, with two companion cairns nearby, indicating this location held significance as a burial ground over an extended period. The monument survives as a visible landscape feature and remains designated as a nationally important archaeological site.

One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013029. 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 situated on the upland moorland of Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013029.

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 1013029.

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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