Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor

Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor

England
List entry 1010781
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor is a prehistoric burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a round cairn, a form of burial mound constructed from stone, associated with an enclosure that may have served ritual or domestic purposes. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument represents an important example of funerary practice during this period in south-western England. The physical remains survive as a discrete archaeological feature within the landscape, though like many Dartmoor barrows it has been subject to erosion and disturbance over millennia.

Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010781. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor?

Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor is a prehistoric burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010781.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor?

Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor 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 1010781.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn and enclosure 930m south of Hound Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns 720m and 800m east of Higher White Tor (9.5 km), Round cairn and cist on the south west side of Crow Tor (9.8 km), Stone alignment 260m south of Higher White Tor (9.9 km).

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