Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of two cairns west of Penn Beacon

One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon

England
List entry 1012813
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn comprises a mound of stones raised over a burial or burials, representing a common form of monumental commemoration practised during the Bronze Age period, broadly dated to between approximately 2200 and 700 BC. As part of a pair of cairns in this location, it contributes to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice on the higher moorland of Devon. The monument remains visible as an earthwork and stony structure, preserving important evidence of prehistoric funerary customs and landscape use.

One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012813. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon?

One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012813.

Who is responsible for protecting One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon?

One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon 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 1012813.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of two cairns west of Penn Beacon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (7.5 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (7.6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7.9 km).

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