Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSeven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill

Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill

England
List entry 1010775
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill is a Prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. The cairns date to the Bronze Age and form part of a broader cairnfield characteristic of upland settlement and burial practices during this period. These stone-built structures served ritual and commemorative functions within the landscape, reflecting the agricultural and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in southwest England. The cairnfield represents an important archaeological record of Prehistoric land use on Devonian moorland.

Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010775. View the official record →

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What is Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill?

Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill is a Prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010775.

Who is responsible for protecting Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill?

Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton 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 1010775.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seven cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An enclosed stone hut circle settlement, three round cairns and a length of reave 650m WSW of Ger Tor (7.7 km), Enclosure 1250m NNW of Standon Down (7.7 km), Deserted medieval settlement 750m south of White Hill summit (7.7 km).

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