Hill forts · South West England
Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe
Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe — archaeological site in Shaugh Prior, South Hams, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Shaugh Prior, South Hams, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4811°, -3.9571°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grim's Grave cairn with a cist is a hill-fort located in South-West England. This scheduled monument is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI, highlighting its archaeological significance. The site features a burial mound with a stone cist, indicative of ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4811, -3.9571
Sources
- wikidata: Q1546928 (CC0)
- commons: Grim's Grave - geograph.org.uk - 1260088.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe?
- Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- Is Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe a listed building?
- Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe a protected site?
- Yes — Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe free to visit?
- Yes, Grim's Grave cairn with a cist, Langcombe is free to enter.