Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down

Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down

England
List entry 1013103
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. The alignment consists of stones arranged in a linear formation, characteristic of ritual or ceremonial landscapes from the Bronze Age period. The retaining kerb represents structural engineering intended to define and preserve the alignment, suggesting careful construction and maintenance of this significant ritual space. Such alignments across the Devon landscape testify to the sophisticated spatial organisation and religious or communal practices of Bronze Age communities in the region.

Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down?

Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013103.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down?

Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down 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 1013103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km).

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