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 burial monument forming part of the White Hill round cairn cemetery in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stone debris typical of upland burial practices during the second millennium BC. As a component of a larger cemetery complex, it represents evidence of sustained ritual and funerary activity across the Bronze Age period and contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and social organisation of prehistoric communities in the South West peninsula. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

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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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 burial monument forming part of 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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