Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

England
List entry 1011495
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, characteristic of the considerable number of such monuments scattered across the moorland landscape. Its proximity to the triangulation pillar provides a precise locational marker for this archaeological feature, which forms part of the important Bronze Age ceremonial and burial landscape documented across Dartmoor. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, recognising its archaeological significance.

Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011495. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox 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 1011495.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox 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 1011495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marchant's Cross: a wayside cross 700m south east of Meavy (9.8 km), Cairn east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.4 km), Cairn south of Eylesbarrow Reave (10.5 km).

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