Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf forming part of a cemetery on Corn Ridge summit

Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf forming part of a cemetery on Corn Ridge summit

England
List entry 1007832
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the summit of Corn Ridge in Devon. The structure forms part of a larger ceremonial cemetery complex on the ridge, indicating the site's significance as a burial ground during the Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a cairn surrounded by a ring, a characteristic form of Bronze Age burial architecture found across southwest England. As a component of a defined cemetery landscape, this ring cairn contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region.

Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf forming part of a cemetery on Corn Ridge summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007832. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf forming part of a cemetery on Corn Ridge summit?

Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the summit of Corn Ridge in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007832.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf forming part of a cemetery on Corn Ridge summit?

Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf forming part of a cemetery on Corn Ridge summit 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 1007832.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 120m west of Branscombe's Loaf forming part of a cemetery on Corn Ridge summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Barrow round cairn (10 km), Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow (10 km), Round cairn 220m north of Conies Down Tor (10.4 km).

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