Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill

Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill

England
List entry 1016642
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. These burial structures form part of the wider cairn field tradition characteristic of upland areas during the second millennium before the common era. The cairns represent communal or family burial practices typical of Bronze Age communities in the South West, reflecting the period's funerary customs and land use patterns. Their survival on the hillside slope preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the Devon landscape.

Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016642. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill?

Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016642.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill?

Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill 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 1016642.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns on the northern slope of Metheral Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three agglomerated enclosures, a round cairn and part of the Stannon block field system lying within Great Stannon Newtake (8.7 km), Tinners' building in Great Stannon Newtake, 810m north west of Stannon Tor (8.8 km), Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor (9.6 km).

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