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 funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn is a burial mound constructed from stones gathered from the surrounding moorland, characteristic of Dartmoor's extensive Bronze Age cemetery landscape. As part of a paired cairn group, it reflects the settlement and burial practices of Bronze Age communities who inhabited the moorland uplands during the second millennium BCE. The monument survives as an earthwork and stone feature of archaeological significance to understanding prehistoric activity on Dartmoor.

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 funerary 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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