Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors

Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors

England
List entry 1007824
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn takes the form of a roughly circular mound constructed from stones, typical of the funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age in the south-west of England. Such monuments were built to mark the graves of individuals or small family groups and often contained cremated remains deposited in urns or cists. The site is situated within the upland landscape of Dartmoor, an area notably rich in prehistoric archaeological remains from the Bronze Age period.

Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007824. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors?

Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007824.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors?

Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors 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 1007824.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 470m south east of Sourton Tors?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down (6.9 km), Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement and associated fields north of Standon Down (7 km), Willsworthy Pound adjacent to Willsworthy Bridge (7.9 km).

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