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 Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site consists of a circular arrangement of stones defining a ring cairn, a form characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in the South West of England, typically dating to between 2000 and 1000 BCE. Ring cairns of this type served ritual and commemorative functions, often marking the remains of the deceased within or beneath the stone structure. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practice on Dartmoor.

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 Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. 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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