Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 45m south of Beady Pool

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 45m south of Beady Pool

England
List entry 1009269
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down is a Bronze Age funerary or ceremonial monument situated on moorland in Cornwall. The structure comprises a platform defined by a kerb of stones, a characteristic form of cairn construction dating to the Bronze Age period. Its location on Wingletang Down, in proximity to other archaeological features including Beady Pool, places it within a landscape of Bronze Age activity. The kerbed platform cairn represents an important example of the ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in south-west England.

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 45m south of Beady Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009269. View the official record →

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What is Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 45m south of Beady Pool?

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down is a Bronze Age funerary or ceremonial monument situated on moorland in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009269.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 45m south of Beady Pool?

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 45m south of Beady Pool 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 1009269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 45m south of Beady Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 25m SSW of Beady Pool (0 km), Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 160m north east of Horse Point (0.1 km), Platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 30m south east of Porth Askin (0.2 km).

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