Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross

Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross

England
List entry 1014244
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises two circular cairns, each defined by a ring of stones, characteristic of ritual and burial practices in prehistoric Britain. Ring cairns of this type typically date to the Bronze Age, though some examples have origins in the later Neolithic period. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of local significance in the Devon landscape, representing the distribution of prehistoric burial sites across the South West peninsula.

Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014244. View the official record →

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What is Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross?

Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014244.

Who is responsible for protecting Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross?

Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross 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 1014244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of a medieval fortified house at Leigh Barton, including the south and west ranges, a gatehouse, section of curtain wall and fishpond (5.4 km), Stanborough Camp Iron Age hillfort and bowl barrow (5.9 km), Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp (6 km).

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