Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEmbanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla Farm

Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla Farm

England
List entry 1010310
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1 kilometre north-north-east of Trewalla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The structure comprises a substantial platform defined by an encircling bank, within which sits a central mound, with an additional berm creating a distinctive multi-component earthwork. Such embanked cairns represent a particular monument type from the Bronze Age, serving as burial or ceremonial sites. The complexity of its design, combining the platform, internal mound, and peripheral berm, reflects the considerable investment in labour and resources that characterised Bronze Age funerary practices in south-west England.

Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla Farm?

Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1 kilometre north-north-east of Trewalla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010310.

Who is responsible for protecting Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla Farm?

Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla 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 1010310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.7 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.8 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (4.1 km).

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