Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed cairn on Alex Tor

Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor

England
List entry 1005471
Nation
England
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones surrounded by a defined kerb of larger stones, a construction method typical of the Bronze Age funerary tradition in southwest England. Such kerbed cairns served as communal or individual burial structures and are commonly found across the Cornish landscape, marking important ritual and commemorative sites from the second millennium BC. The monument's survival into the present day, despite centuries of agricultural and natural disturbance, testifies to the robustness of its stone construction.

Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005471. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor?

Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005471.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor?

Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor 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 1005471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed cairn on Alex Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (6.5 km), Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house (7.3 km), St Bellarmin's Chapel (8 km).

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