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The embanked platform cairn with central mound on Browngelly Downs is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, approximately 680 metres east-south-east of Higher Gillhouse Farm. The structure comprises a raised platform defined by an earthen bank surrounding a central mound of stone, a configuration typical of burial cairns constructed during the Bronze Age period. The monument's surviving topography preserves evidence of burial practice and ceremonial land use in prehistoric Cornwall, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age mortuary customs in the region. The site remains a scheduled monument and is registered on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1007479.
Embanked platform cairn with central mound on Browngelly Downs, 680m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007479. View the official record →
The embanked platform cairn with central mound on Browngelly Downs is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, approximately 680 metres east-south-east of Higher Gillhouse Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007479.
Embanked platform cairn with central mound on Browngelly Downs, 680m ESE of Higher Gillhouse 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 1007479.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Polmenna, 730m north east of Ley Green Farm (6.4 km), Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick (7.2 km), Tawna Downs round barrows (8.6 km).
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