Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave

Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave

England
List entry 1015751
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises a round cairn, a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, with an associated stone cist or burial chamber within or beneath it, typical of funerary practices in the Bronze Age period. Such cairns represent important evidence of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the Southwest of England during the second millennium BC. The monument's survival and recorded designation indicate its archaeological significance as a discrete funerary feature within the broader landscape of Bronze Age activity in the region.

Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015751. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave?

Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015751.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave?

Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave 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 1015751.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.5 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (9.6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (9.8 km).

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