Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 100m south of Down Tor

Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor

England
List entry 1008642
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones, a characteristic form of burial structure dating to the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as territorial markers and repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of Bronze Age communities, reflecting the ritual and social practices of upland settlement during this period. The site's location on Dartmoor places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric archaeology, where numerous contemporary cairns and associated features demonstrate sustained occupation and ceremonial activity across the moorland during the Bronze Age.

Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008642. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor?

Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008642.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor?

Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor 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 1008642.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (7.9 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (8.1 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (8.7 km).

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