Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor

Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor

England
List entry 1009092
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed over a burial or burials, a funerary practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period in south-west England. As one of numerous cairns distributed across Dartmoor's upland landscape, it represents the pattern of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the region. The monument is protected as a nationally important archaeological site and contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric Devon.

Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009092. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor?

Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009092.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor?

Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead 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 1009092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (9 km), Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (9.8 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (9.9 km).

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