Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm

Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm

England
List entry 1017846
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a platform cairn, a distinctive form of prehistoric funerary structure characterised by a raised stone platform upon which a burial deposit was made. Such monuments are typical of Bronze Age burial practices in south-western England and represent an important phase of ritual and commemorative activity in the region. The cairn survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary customs in Cornwall.

Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017846. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017846.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha 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 1017846.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (6.7 km), Trethevy Quoit (6.8 km), St Cleer's Well and cross (7.2 km).

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