Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 240m north of Ger Tor

Round cairn 240m north of Ger Tor

England
List entry 1011242
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 240m north of Ger Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the second millennium BCE, typical of the burial practices prevalent across the upland regions of southwest England during this period. Such monuments served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often formed part of the wider ceremonial landscape of Bronze Age communities utilising the moorland. The precise dimensions and state of preservation of this particular cairn reflect the long history of Dartmoor's archaeological record and its significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns in Devon.

Round cairn 240m north of Ger Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 240m north of Ger Tor?

Round cairn 240m north of Ger 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 1011242.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 240m north of Ger Tor?

Round cairn 240m north of Ger 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 1011242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 240m north of Ger Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn and cist on Barn Hill, 840m north east of Moortown Farm (8.8 km), Cairn and cist 150m north of Vixen Tor (8.9 km), Length of reave 290m north of Feather Tor, forming part of a coaxial field system on Whitchurch Common (9 km).

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