Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden

Round cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden

England
List entry 1007650
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practice in south-western England during the second millennium BC. Such cairns frequently contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the social status of the deceased. This monument survives as a material testament to prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the Devon landscape.

Round cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007650. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden?

Round cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007650.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden?

Round cairn 700m south-west 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 1007650.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 700m south-west of Great Nodden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor (9.1 km), Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor (9.2 km), Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor (9.3 km).

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