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, England. The site comprises two distinct circular stone cairns, representing a common burial practice across the upland regions of south-west England during the prehistoric period. Such cairn monuments typically served as communal or individual burial structures, constructed by accumulating stones over grave deposits and often accompanied by cremated remains or inhumations. The designation as a scheduled monument reflects the archaeological significance of these monuments in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Devon.

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, England. 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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