Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow

Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow

England
List entry 1001728
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hangman's Barrow is a kerbed cairn located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a mound of stones retained by a kerb of larger stones at its base, a characteristic form of prehistoric burial monument found throughout south-western Britain. Such cairns typically served as communal or individual burial sites and represent significant investments of labour by Bronze Age communities. The site's survival as a discrete archaeological feature contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Cornish landscape.

Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001728. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow?

Hangman's Barrow is a kerbed cairn located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001728.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow?

Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow 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 1001728.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Trenethick Barton (7.6 km), Meruny Cross, 200m SSW of Merther-Uny Farm (8 km), Holy well at Trelill, 190m ENE of Trelill House (8.2 km).

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