Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cairns at Ausewell Rocks

Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks

England
List entry 1002541
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of two stone cairns, characteristic funerary or ceremonial structures typical of the Bronze Age period, which would date the monument to approximately 2300–700 BCE. These cairns represent evidence of prehistoric burial or ritual practices in the region and contribute to understanding Bronze Age settlement and funerary traditions across Devon. The monument's survival to the present day, despite the passage of millennia and subsequent land use changes, makes it of archaeological significance to the study of early Bronze Age Devon.

Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002541. View the official record →

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What is Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks?

Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002541.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks?

Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks 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 1002541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure SE of Dockwell Hole (8.5 km), Enclosure WSW of Dockwell Hole (8.6 km), Riders Rings (The Rings) (9.3 km).

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