Scheduled MonumentsEnglandQuintin's Man round cairn

Quintin's Man round cairn

England
List entry 1017991
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Quintin's Man is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones that served as a burial structure, typical of funerary practices in prehistoric Britain. Such cairns were constructed over extended periods and represent important ritual and commemorative sites within their local landscapes. The site remains a significant archaeological record of Devon's prehistoric settlement and mortuary customs.

Quintin's Man round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017991. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Quintin's Man round cairn?

Quintin's Man is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017991.

Who is responsible for protecting Quintin's Man round cairn?

Quintin's Man round cairn 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 1017991.

What other scheduled monuments are near Quintin's Man round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement SE of Two Bridges, Blackbrook River (9.6 km), Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Outer Huccaby Ring and associated irregular aggregate field system (10.2 km), Round barrow on North Hessary Tor (10.5 km).

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