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Mortar outcrop at Trenear is a prehistoric stone monument situated in Cornwall. The site comprises an exposed bedrock outcrop that bears evidence of ancient working, located approximately nine metres north-east of Poldark Mine entrance. The mortar marks and grinding surfaces visible on the stone indicate use during the prehistoric period, likely for the preparation of foodstuffs or pigments. Such outcrops represent important archaeological evidence of early human activity in Cornwall, demonstrating the utilisation of natural stone features for practical domestic or subsistence purposes.
Mortar outcrop at Trenear, 9m north east of Poldark Mine entrance is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021409. View the official record →
Mortar outcrop at Trenear is a prehistoric stone monument situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021409.
Mortar outcrop at Trenear, 9m north east of Poldark Mine entrance 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 1021409.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 260m south of Tenament Farm (5.8 km), Mawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft (7.1 km), Slight univallate hillfort immediately south west of Gear (7.7 km).
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