Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst

Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst

England
List entry 1017286
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial site, typical of the ritual and mortuary practices evident across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as enduring markers of the landscape and repositories for cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the status and beliefs of the deceased. The survival of this cairn contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the Devon region.

Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst?

Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017286.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst?

Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst 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 1017286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 570m west of Stoneyhurst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers (9.5 km), Cairn on Hurston Ridge 1km north west of Warren House Inn (9.8 km), Stone alignment and cairn 470m east of Stannon Brook source (9.9 km).

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