Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm

Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm

England
List entry 1007552
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Devon, England. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary structure typical of the period, when such stone-built mounds were constructed as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains. The monument survives as a circular mound of stone and earth, characteristic of round cairns found across the Southwest of England. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Devon landscape.

Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007552. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm?

Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007552.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm?

Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm 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 1007552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 1100m ENE of Wedlake Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.2 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (9.7 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (9.9 km).

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