Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle

Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle

England
List entry 1018621
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Langstone Moor in Devon. The site comprises two separate burial cairns positioned in close proximity to the Neolithic or Bronze Age stone circle that gives the locality its name. These earthen mounds represent the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in the region and contribute to the broader archaeological landscape of ritual and burial activity that characterises Langstone Moor. The cairns have been recorded as a distinct archaeological entity within the Devon heritage record and remain a significant example of the prehistoric funerary monuments distributed across Dartmoor and its margins.

Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018621. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle?

Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Langstone Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018621.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle?

Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle 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 1018621.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 120m south-east of Langstone Moor stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.6 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (10 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (10.1 km).

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