Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton

Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton

England
List entry 1021332
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roundy Park is a prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist located 560 metres north-east of Archerton in Devon, England. The site comprises a Bronze Age burial monument, consisting of a cairn—a mound constructed from stones—which contains a cist, a stone-lined burial chamber typical of Bronze Age funerary practices. The enclosure associated with the cairn suggests a formally defined ceremonial or domestic space around the burial feature. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important example of Bronze Age mortuary and settlement archaeology in Devon.

Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton?

Roundy Park is a prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist located 560 metres north-east of Archerton in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021332.

Who is responsible for protecting Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton?

Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton 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 1021332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Siward's or Nun's Cross (10.3 km), Ringleshutes tinwork (10.3 km), Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement (10.5 km).

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