Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge

Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge

England
List entry 1019223
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of two circular burial mounds constructed from stone, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 800 BC. Such cairns served as focal points for ritual activity and the interment of the dead, often positioned within visible landscapes to commemorate individuals of status within their communities. The survival of both mounds at this location provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial patterns in the Devon uplands.

Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019223. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge?

Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019223.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge?

Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge 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 1019223.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 800m north west of Statts Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Down Ridge stone circle and outlying standing stone 570m and 650m south of Forest Inn (9.1 km), Part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system and other archaeological remains on Holne Moor west and north west of Venford Reservoir (9.2 km), Blowing house on Down Ridge (9.5 km).

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