Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge

Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge

England
List entry 1008651
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 800 BCE. Its location within the Bronze Age landscape of Dartmoor indicates its role within the ritual and burial practices of prehistoric communities who inhabited the moorland during this period. The monument survives as a physical testament to Bronze Age settlement and mortuary customs on Dartmoor.

Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008651. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge?

Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008651.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge?

Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge 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 1008651.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (7.4 km), Two round barrows on Ridding Down (8 km), One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste (8.2 km).

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