Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 700m south of Sourton Tors

Round cairn 700m south of Sourton Tors

England
List entry 1007823
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 700m south of Sourton Tors is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones typical of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age, when such monuments were used to mark the graves of individuals of status within their communities. The site forms part of the substantial archaeological landscape of Dartmoor, which contains numerous cairns, barrows, and associated ritual features dating from the second millennium before the common era. Its survival and official designation reflect its importance as evidence for Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the southwest of England.

Round cairn 700m south of Sourton Tors is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007823. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 700m south of Sourton Tors?

Round cairn 700m south 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 1007823.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 700m south of Sourton Tors?

Round cairn 700m south 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 1007823.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 700m south of Sourton Tors?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Barrow round cairn (10.1 km), Cairn 690m south west of White Barrow (10.1 km), Round cairn 220m north of Conies Down Tor (10.7 km).

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