Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 840m south west of Great Nodden

Two round cairns 840m south west of Great Nodden

England
List entry 1010122
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 840m south west of Great Nodden is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises two circular stone cairns, which are characteristic burial structures of prehistoric Britain and typically date to the period between approximately 4000 and 1000 BCE. Round cairns of this type served as repositories for human remains and grave goods, functioning as territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The monument's survival and recording on the heritage register testify to its significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and mortuary practices in south-western England.

Two round cairns 840m south west of Great Nodden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010122. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 840m south west of Great Nodden?

Two round cairns 840m south west of Great Nodden is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010122.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 840m south west of Great Nodden?

Two round cairns 840m 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 1010122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 840m 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 (8.9 km), Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor (9.1 km), Stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor (9.2 km).

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