Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit forming part of White Hill round cairn cemetery

Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit forming part of White Hill round cairn cemetery

England
List entry 1008755
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated within the White Hill round cairn cemetery in Devon. The cairn forms part of a larger grouping of burial structures typical of Devonian upland settlement patterns during the Bronze Age period. As a component of this designated cemetery, it represents evidence of sustained ritual and burial practice across the landscape during prehistory. The monument survives as a physical expression of Bronze Age mortuary customs and territorial organisation on the Devon moorlands.

Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit forming part of White Hill round cairn cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008755. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit forming part of White Hill round cairn cemetery?

Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated within the White Hill round cairn cemetery in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008755.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit forming part of White Hill round cairn cemetery?

Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit forming part of White Hill round cairn cemetery 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 1008755.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 230m south-west of White Hill summit forming part of White Hill round cairn cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn and cist on Barn Hill, 840m north east of Moortown Farm (9.1 km), Length of reave 290m north of Feather Tor, forming part of a coaxial field system on Whitchurch Common (9.3 km), Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor (9.4 km).

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