Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock

Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock

England
List entry 1007702
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from stone rather than earth, which represents a funerary tradition characteristic of the Bronze Age period. As a round cairn, it would have served as a durable marker and container for cremated or inhumed remains, reflecting the ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. The monument's survival to the present day, despite its exposed hilltop location, attests to the substantial construction methods employed in its creation.

Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007702. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock?

Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007702.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock?

Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock 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 1007702.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 38m NE of OS triangulation pillar on Manstone Rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hardwick castle motte and bailey castle 140m WSW of Hardwick Hall (8.1 km), Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church (8.3 km), Bowl barrow on Synald's Knoll, 520m SSE of the Midland Gliding clubhouse. (8.5 km).

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