Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill

Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill

England
List entry 1004658
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn is defined by a kerb of stones that marks its perimeter, a construction method characteristic of prehistoric barrow building in the Southwest of England. Such kerbed cairns typically date from the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age, serving as communal or individual burial sites for the dead. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004658. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill?

Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004658.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill?

Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill 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 1004658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed cairn 500m east of Casehill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure (8.5 km), Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church (9.1 km), Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in Cardinham churchyard, 10m east of the church (9.3 km).

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