Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Stiperstones, 350m SSW of the Devil's Chair

Round cairn on Stiperstones, 350m SSW of the Devil's Chair

England
List entry 1007705
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The round cairn on Stiperstones, located 350 metres south-south-west of the Devil's Chair in Shropshire, is a Bronze Age funerary monument. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Its position on the high ground of the Stiperstones ridge reflects the typical placement of such monuments in prominent upland locations, where they would have been visible markers within the prehistoric landscape. Like other cairns of this date and region, it represents an important example of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary activity in the Shropshire uplands.

Round cairn on Stiperstones, 350m SSW of the Devil's Chair is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007705. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Stiperstones, 350m SSW of the Devil's Chair?

The round cairn on Stiperstones, located 350 metres south-south-west of the Devil's Chair in Shropshire, is a Bronze Age funerary monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007705.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Stiperstones, 350m SSW of the Devil's Chair?

Round cairn on Stiperstones, 350m SSW of the Devil's Chair 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 1007705.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Stiperstones, 350m SSW of the Devil's Chair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hardwick castle motte and bailey castle 140m WSW of Hardwick Hall (8.2 km), Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church (8.4 km), Bowl barrow on Synald's Knoll, 520m SSE of the Midland Gliding clubhouse. (8.6 km).

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