Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra Farm

A kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra Farm

England
List entry 1006679
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A kerbed cairn with cists is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 450 metres north-east of Trevedra Farm in Cornwall. The structure consists of a cairn of stones surrounded by a kerb, with internal stone-built cists designed to contain human remains and grave goods, a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period in south-west England. Such monuments represent important evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and the social organisation of Bronze Age communities in Cornwall. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Bronze Age burial architecture.

A kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006679. View the official record →

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What is A kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra Farm?

A kerbed cairn with cists is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 450 metres north-east of Trevedra Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006679.

Who is responsible for protecting A kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra Farm?

A kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra Farm 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 1006679.

What other scheduled monuments are near A kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point (4.4 km), Round cairn 160m north east of Bosistow Island (4.7 km), Promontory fort at Carn Les Boel (4.8 km).

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