Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley

Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley

England
List entry 1002493
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley is a Bronze Age monument complex situated in south Devon. The site comprises a stone row aligned with cairns and associated earthwork enclosures, characteristic of the ritual and ceremonial landscapes created during the second millennium BCE in the Southwest Peninsula. Such monuments typically served functions connected to burial practices, territorial demarcation, and ceremonial activity within prehistoric communities. The survival of multiple elements at this location provides evidence of the complex spatial organization of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the Erme Valley.

Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002493. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley?

Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley is a Bronze Age monument complex situated in south Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002493.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley?

Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley 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 1002493.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (7.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7.3 km).

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