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 burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones typical of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were commonly constructed across the moorland landscape. Its position on Cox Tor, one of Dartmoor's distinctive granite peaks, places it within an area rich in prehistoric archaeological remains. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns on Dartmoor.

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 burial 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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