Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner

Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner

England
List entry 1012476
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner is a Prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of a stone alignment associated with terminal cairns, features characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial landscapes. Such alignments typically date to the later Bronze Age period and represent significant evidence of Prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practice in the South West of England. The monument contributes to understanding of the broader distribution of Bronze Age ceremonial monuments across the Dartmoor region and its surrounding areas.

Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner?

Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner is a Prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012476.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner?

Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner 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 1012476.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.7 km).

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