Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBanked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit

Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit

England
List entry 1011687
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The cairn consists of a mound of stones surrounded by a defined bank, a characteristic form of burial architecture from the Bronze Age period. Such monuments represent significant investments in ritual practice and reflect the social importance of the deceased within their community. The site contributes to the considerable archaeological landscape of Bronze Age activity documented across Bodmin Moor, where numerous cairns and related monuments remain concentrated.

Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011687. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit?

Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011687.

Who is responsible for protecting Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit?

Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit 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 1011687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.5 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.7 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (4.2 km).

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