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Peat stack platform 650m north-west of Bowhayland Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork situated in Cornwall. The monument comprises a low platform constructed within a peat bog environment, representing evidence of prehistoric exploitation and management of wetland resources in south-west England. Such peat stack platforms are interpreted as the remains of structures used in the extraction and processing of peat, or alternatively as foundations for dwellings or working areas positioned within bog landscapes. The site contributes to understanding of early prehistoric settlement patterns and subsistence practices in the Cornish uplands.
Peat stack platform 650m north-west of Bowhayland Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011881. View the official record →
Peat stack platform 650m north-west of Bowhayland Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011881.
Peat stack platform 650m north-west of Bowhayland Farm 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 1011881.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (8.8 km), Hut circle village 330yds (300m) W of West Northwood Farm (9 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (9.1 km).
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