Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn 225m west of Minions

Platform cairn 225m west of Minions

England
List entry 1010256
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn 225m west of Minions is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The structure consists of a raised platform of stones forming a cairn, typical of burial monuments constructed during the later prehistoric period in southwest England. The site reflects the mortuary practices and ceremonial landscape of ancient Cornish communities, contributing to the archaeological record of Bodmin Moor's early inhabitants. Such platform cairns served as focal points for ritual activity and the interment of the dead within their respective Bronze Age societies.

Platform cairn 225m west of Minions is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform cairn 225m west of Minions?

Platform cairn 225m west of Minions is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010256.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn 225m west of Minions?

Platform cairn 225m west of Minions 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 1010256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn 225m west of Minions?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (2.9 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.1 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.9 km).

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