Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Standon Hill

Round cairn on Standon Hill

England
List entry 1016253
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Standon Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of ritual and mortuary practices during the prehistoric periods when such monuments were erected across southwestern England. This form of stone cairn represents an important category of upland burial site, reflecting the settlement and ceremonial patterns of early farming and pastoral communities in the region. The monument's survival on Standon Hill provides archaeological evidence for prehistoric activity and land use in Devon.

Round cairn on Standon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Standon Hill?

Round cairn on Standon Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016253.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Standon Hill?

Round cairn on Standon Hill 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 1016253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Standon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone cross SW of church (9.3 km), Two lengths of reave, two stone hut circles, a round cairn and stone alignment on Walkhampton Common (9.4 km), Cairn and cist 600m north east of Routrundle (9.4 km).

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