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

One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate

England
List entry 1012462
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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 upland burial structures characteristic of the Bronze Age occupation and land use patterns visible across the moorland landscape. Such cairns typically comprise stone heaps constructed over cremation burials or inhumations, representing funerary practices of the second and early first millennia before the present era. The monument's survival on the exposed moorland preserves evidence of prehistoric funerary ritual and settlement organisation in this region.

One of two cairns north-east of Harford Moor Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012462. 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 1012462.

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 1012462.

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 (2.1 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (2.3 km).

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