Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

England
List entry 1010590
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is an ancient monument located in Devon, England. These cairns date to the Bronze Age and represent a funerary or ritual landscape typical of upland areas in southwestern England during the second millennium BC. The cairnfield itself comprises multiple stone mounds distributed across the hillside, reflecting a pattern of burial or ceremonial activity across the Bronze Age period. The cairns are constructed from loose stones gathered from the surrounding moorland, a common constructional method for monuments of this date and region.

Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010590. View the official record →

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What is Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

The two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is an ancient monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010590.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill 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 1010590.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle settlement and enclosures 970m east of Ger Tor (8.2 km), Enclosure 1250m NNW of Standon Down (8.7 km), An enclosed stone hut circle settlement, three round cairns and a length of reave 650m WSW of Ger Tor (8.7 km).

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