Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 340m north of Hare Tor

Round cairn 340m north of Hare Tor

England
List entry 1007536
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 340m north of Hare Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such burial structures were commonly erected across the moorland landscape. Its positioning near Hare Tor places it within a significant concentration of prehistoric monuments characteristic of Dartmoor's archaeological richness. As a surviving example of Bronze Age cairn construction, the monument contributes to understanding the burial practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities in south-western England.

Round cairn 340m north of Hare Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007536. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 340m north of Hare Tor?

Round cairn 340m north of Hare 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 1007536.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 340m north of Hare Tor?

Round cairn 340m north of Hare 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 1007536.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 340m north of Hare Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 500m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.4 km), Stone hut circle 570m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.4 km), A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.5 km).

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