Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock.

Tor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock.

England
List entry 1007706
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tor cairn on Stiperstones is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the high moorland of the Stiperstones ridge in Shropshire. The cairn consists of a heap of stones marking a burial or burials from the prehistoric period, representing the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in the upland regions of the Welsh Marches. Its location on Stiperstones, one of the highest points in Shropshire, reflects the importance of prominent landscape features for ceremonial and commemorative purposes in prehistoric society. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of early Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the region.

Tor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007706. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock.?

Tor cairn on Stiperstones is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the high moorland of the Stiperstones ridge in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007706.

Who is responsible for protecting Tor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock.?

Tor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock. 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 1007706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hardwick castle motte and bailey castle 140m WSW of Hardwick Hall (7.9 km), Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church (8.2 km), Bowl barrow on Synald's Knoll, 520m SSE of the Midland Gliding clubhouse. (8.3 km).

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