Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 190m east of Cross Gate

Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate

England
List entry 1008652
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairn survives as an earthen mound that represents a form of funerary architecture typical of the second millennium before the present era, when such structures served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practice in the southwest of England and remains of significance for understanding settlement patterns and ritual behaviour during prehistory.

Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate?

Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008652.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate?

Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate 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 1008652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (7.5 km), Two round barrows on Ridding Down (8.3 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (8.7 km).

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