Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge

Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge

England
List entry 1019569
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290 metres north east of Merrivale Bridge, is a complex of Bronze Age monuments situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises evidence of early agricultural settlement alongside funerary and ceremonial structures typical of the Bronze Age period, including a cairn and three pillow mounds which represent burial or ritual deposits. The field system demonstrates the organisation of agricultural land during prehistory, indicating sustained occupation and land use practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities on the moorland. These remains collectively represent an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial practice on Dartmoor.

Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019569. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge?

The prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290 metres north east of Merrivale Bridge, is a complex of Bronze Age monuments situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019569.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge?

Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge 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 1019569.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement on Wigford Down S of Durance (9.9 km), Hut circle on Wigford Down (10 km), Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (10.2 km).

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