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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a cairn, a mound of piled stones, which retains a kerb or stone border defining its perimeter, a constructional feature typical of Bronze Age burial cairns in the region. Such kerbed cairns served as burial monuments and were commonly constructed during the Bronze Age, reflecting the funerary practices and social structures of prehistoric Cornish communities. The retention of its kerb represents a relatively well-preserved example of this monument type, making it of archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age burial customs in Cornwall.

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 Bronze Age funerary 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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