Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow

The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow

England
List entry 1010692
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a funerary structure typical of the period, forming part of a pair of monuments on the same site. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial places and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice on Dartmoor. The monument remains archaeologically important as a record of prehistoric activity and land use in the region.

The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010692. View the official record →

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What is The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow?

The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010692.

Who is responsible for protecting The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow?

The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow 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 1010692.

What other scheduled monuments are near The south-eastern of two cairns on Eylesbarrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (9.5 km), Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement west of Butter Brook Reservoir (10.3 km), Cist east of Hangershell Rock (10.9 km).

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