Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake

Two cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake

England
List entry 1003189
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cairns and a cist located 300 yards northwest of Swincombe intake in Devon is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two separate burial cairns and an associated stone cist. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period when such cairn burials were a common funerary practice across upland regions of southwest England. The site represents a typical example of Bronze Age mortuary architecture found on Dartmoor and its surroundings, where multiple burials were often positioned in proximity to one another across the landscape. Such monuments form part of the extensive Bronze Age funerary record that characterises the archaeological heritage of Devon's upland areas.

Two cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake?

Two cairns and a cist located 300 yards northwest of Swincombe intake in Devon is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two separate burial cairns and an associated stone cist. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003189.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake?

Two cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake 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 1003189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn west of Stalldown (9.9 km), Enclosure on Stalldown (9.9 km), Hillson's House cairn, Stalldown (9.9 km).

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