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Ring cairn on Shell Top is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age circular stone monument located on Shell Top in Devon. The structure comprises a ring of stones surrounding a central area, typical of ring cairns constructed during the prehistoric period. Such monuments commonly functioned as burial or ceremonial sites, reflecting the ritual practices of their contemporary communities. The site's location on elevated terrain suggests it held territorial or symbolic significance within the wider Bronze Age landscape of Devon.
Ring cairn on Shell Top is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012696. View the official record →
Ring cairn on Shell Top is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age circular stone monument located on Shell Top in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012696.
Ring cairn on Shell Top 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 1012696.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (8.1 km).
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