Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit

Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit

England
List entry 1010595
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a round cairn, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, associated with a shelter feature. Its position on the elevated moorland of Dartmoor reflects the typical landscape exploitation and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in south-west England. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns on Dartmoor.

Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010595. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit?

Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010595.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit?

Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit 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 1010595.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down (8 km), Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement and associated fields north of Standon Down (8.2 km), Round cairn on Standon Hill (9.1 km).

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