Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge

Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge

England
List entry 1019582
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge is a Bronze Age burial cairn located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of a stone cairn that reflects the funerary practices of the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as burial monuments for members of prehistoric communities. Its designation as a tinners' cache reflects the traditional nomenclature applied to Dartmoor cairns, though this particular example is an archaeological monument of Bronze Age date. The site remains a significant example of prehistoric monumental architecture on Dartmoor and contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices in south-western England.

Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019582. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge?

Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge is a Bronze Age burial cairn located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019582.

Who is responsible for protecting Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge?

Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge 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 1019582.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tinners' cache 570m north east of Norsworthy Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (7.7 km), Two round barrows on Ridding Down (8.3 km), One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste (8.4 km).

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