Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill

Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill

England
List entry 1010770
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill in Devon. The site consists of a circular arrangement of stones typical of ring cairn construction, a funerary monument type prevalent during the Bronze Age in south-western England. It belongs to a substantial group of burial cairns distributed across the hilltop, indicating the location's significance as a prehistoric burial ground. The ring cairn is part of the broader cemetery complex that demonstrates the sustained use of Cawsand Hill as a place of the dead during the Bronze Age period.

Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010770. View the official record →

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What is Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill?

Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010770.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill?

Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill 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 1010770.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 670m south of The Grey Wethers (9.1 km), Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers (9.5 km), A round cairn on White Ridge lying 570m north of the source of Stannon Brook (9.5 km).

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