Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone alignment and cairns on Stalldown

Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown

England
List entry 1015806
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Devon. The site comprises a stone alignment and associated cairns, typical of ritual and funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such alignments and cairn groups are characteristic of upland ceremonial landscapes in south-western England, reflecting patterns of settlement, burial practice, and territorial organisation during this era. The monument contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age communities and their relationship with the surrounding landscape.

Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015806. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown?

Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015806.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown?

Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown 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 1015806.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment and cairns on Stalldown?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (4.4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.7 km).

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