Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm

Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm

England
List entry 1011789
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a cairn, a form of burial structure built from stone rather than earth, which represents a common funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Such cairns typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and often marked territories or served as focal points for ritual activity in their surrounding landscape. The site's preservation and scheduling under the National Heritage List for England reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in Cornwall.

Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011789. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm?

Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011789.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm?

Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite 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 1011789.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Animal pound called Crowpound (6.1 km), Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown (6.1 km), Motte and bailey castle called Cardinham Castle (6.4 km).

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