Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden

Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden

England
List entry 1007653
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises a ring cairn, a form of burial structure consisting of a circular arrangement of stones with a central burial deposit, typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in the south-west of England. Such monuments reflect the ritual and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in the region, with their construction spanning the second millennium before the present era. The site's survival and official designation as a heritage monument testify to its continued archaeological and historical significance for understanding prehistoric Devon.

Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007653. View the official record →

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What is Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden?

Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007653.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden?

Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden 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 1007653.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 1060m south west of Great Nodden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor (8.9 km), Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm (9.1 km), Round cairn 1060m ENE of Wedlake Farm (9.1 km).

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