Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden

Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden

England
List entry 1007651
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Devon. The cairns date to the Bronze Age and represent a form of burial practice common across the British uplands during this period. Round cairns of this type typically comprised stone heaps constructed to mark and contain cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. The survival of two cairns in close proximity at this location indicates a focus of Bronze Age funerary activity and contributes to understanding settlement and burial patterns across the Devonian landscape.

Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007651. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden?

Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007651.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden?

Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden 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 1007651.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 715m south-west of Great Nodden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor (9.1 km), Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor (9.2 km), Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor (9.3 km).

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