Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill

Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill

England
List entry 1007658
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises two distinct cairns that mark the north eastern boundary of a larger cairnfield complex, positioned on the sloping terrain of White Hill. These structures date to the Bronze Age period, when the construction of cairns as burial monuments was a widespread practice across upland regions of south-western England. The cairnfield represents a significant concentration of funerary activity from this prehistoric era, with the two monuments serving as markers within a wider ritual landscape.

Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007658. View the official record →

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What is Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill?

Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007658.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill?

Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White 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 1007658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cairns forming the north eastern edge of a cairnfield on the north eastern slope of White Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn and cist on Barn Hill, 840m north east of Moortown Farm (9.5 km), Three stone alignments, ten cairns, three stone hut circles and a length of the Great Western Reave on Longash Common (9.6 km), A stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common (9.6 km).

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