Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor

Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor

England
List entry 1019573
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The cairn consists of a mound of stones erected during the second millennium BC as a funerary or ritual structure, characteristic of upland cairn fields typical of Dartmoor's prehistoric landscape. The site survives as a physical marker of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial practice on the moor, contributing to the broader archaeological record of Dartmoor's ancient populations. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance to understanding the prehistory of south-western England.

Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019573. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor?

Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019573.

Who is responsible for protecting Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor?

Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor 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 1019573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (8 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (8.2 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (8.8 km).

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