Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate

One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate

England
List entry 1012442
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn forms part of a pair of funerary structures situated in the moorland landscape, representing the surviving remains of prehistoric ceremonial activity in the region. Such cairns typically served as burial markers and ritual focal points for Bronze Age communities, and their presence indicates sustained settlement and land use patterns across Dartmoor during the second millennium before the common era. The monument remains an important archaeological indicator of Bronze Age mortuary practice and territorial organisation on the moor.

One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012442. View the official record →

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What is One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate?

One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012442.

Who is responsible for protecting One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate?

One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate 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 1012442.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (2.2 km).

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