Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin

England
List entry 1009271
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down is a prehistoric burial monument located on the Isles of Scilly, approximately 80 metres north-east of Porth Askin. The structure consists of a stone platform defined by a kerb of upright stones, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practices in the South West of England. Dating to the Bronze Age, this cairn represents an important element of the ritual landscape and settlement patterns evident across the Isles of Scilly during the second millennium before Christ.

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin?

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down is a prehistoric burial monument located on the Isles of Scilly, approximately 80 metres north-east of Porth Askin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009271.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin?

Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin 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 1009271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nineteenth century gig-shed north east of Porth Askin (0.1 km), Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin (0.1 km), Platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 30m south east of Porth Askin (0.2 km).

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