Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden

Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden

England
List entry 1007646
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The structure consists of a stone-built mound characteristic of cairn burial traditions prevalent in south-western England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as repositories for the dead and often contained cremated remains or inhumations, reflecting the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities. The cairn's survival to the present day, despite extensive land use changes across Dartmoor over subsequent millennia, provides evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial patterns in this upland region.

Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007646. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden?

Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007646.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden?

Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden 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 1007646.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 610m north east of Great Nodden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillow mound on Langstone Moor, 870m south east of White Tor (9.7 km), Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor (9.8 km), Round cairn 25m south of Langstone Moor stone circle (9.8 km).

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