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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 560 metres north east of Archerton in Devon. The site comprises an enclosed area associated with a cairn containing a stone burial chamber, or cist, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments represent important evidence of settlement patterns and burial customs in south western England during prehistory. The enclosure and cairn together form a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age social organisation and land use in the region.

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 prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 560 metres north east of Archerton in Devon. 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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