Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit

Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit

England
List entry 1010593
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed during the prehistoric period as a funerary or ceremonial structure, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices on Dartmoor. Its positioning on the high moorland reflects the Bronze Age use of elevated terrain for such monuments, which served both functional and symbolic purposes within contemporary communities. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the south-west of England.

Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010593. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit?

Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010593.

Who is responsible for protecting Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit?

Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit 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 1010593.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tor cairn 180m north of High Willhays summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough Tor (9.6 km), Round cairn 540m north of White Barrow (9.6 km), Beardown Man standing stone (9.9 km).

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