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The prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds located 290 metres north east of Merrivale Bridge is a complex of Bronze Age and later monuments situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises evidence of early agricultural settlement including field boundaries, a burial cairn characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, and three pillow mounds which represent later medieval rabbit warrens, demonstrating continuity of land use across several millennia. The juxtaposition of Bronze Age and medieval features reflects the long history of human occupation and exploitation of this upland landscape. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument reflecting its archaeological significance in understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and the medieval economy of 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 →
The prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds located 290 metres north east of Merrivale Bridge is a complex of Bronze Age and later monuments situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019569.
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.
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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