Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBanked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit

Banked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit

England
List entry 1011775
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Banked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The cairn comprises a mound of stones with an associated bank, characteristic of barrow construction during the prehistoric period. Its elevated position on Caradon Hill reflects the typical siting of such monuments in prominent locations across the moorland landscape. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance to understanding Bronze Age funerary practices in south-west England.

Banked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011775. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Banked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit?

Banked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011775.

Who is responsible for protecting Banked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit?

Banked cairn 175m SW 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 1011775.

What other scheduled monuments are near Banked cairn 175m SW of Caradon Hill summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.2 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.5 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (4 km).

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