Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre Farm

Five prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre Farm

England
List entry 1008487
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This monument is a Bronze Age funerary complex comprising five prehistoric round cairns and an associated ring cairn, situated on moorland approximately 920 metres north-north-east of Fernacre Farm in Cornwall. The site belongs to the later prehistoric period and represents a significant concentration of burial architecture typical of Bronze Age communities in south-western Britain. The round cairns are constructed from stones piled into mounds, whilst the ring cairn consists of a circular bank or kerb of stones defining a central burial space. As a group, these monuments demonstrate the ceremonial and burial practices of Bronze Age populations and contribute to understanding settlement patterns and funerary behaviour in Cornish prehistory.

Five prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008487. View the official record →

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What is Five prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre Farm?

This monument is a Bronze Age funerary complex comprising five prehistoric round cairns and an associated ring cairn, situated on moorland approximately 920 metres north-north-east of Fernacre Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008487.

Who is responsible for protecting Five prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre Farm?

Five prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre 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 1008487.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (8.8 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (8.9 km), Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm (9.1 km).

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