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 Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Devon moorlands. The site comprises two distinct circular cairns, each defined by a ring of stones, representing a characteristic form of burial architecture from the second millennium before Christ. Such ring cairns served as burial monuments for individuals or small groups and reflect the mortuary practices of Bronze Age communities across south-western England. The monument survives as an archaeological record of prehistoric funerary ritual and settlement patterns on the high moors of Devon.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Devon moorlands. 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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