Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm

Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm

England
List entry 1007767
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises a platform cairn, a form of monumental earthwork constructed during the Bronze Age, representing an important phase of funerary practice in southwest England. Such platform cairns typically served as ceremonial or burial structures, often positioned prominently on high ground to command views of the surrounding landscape. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance within the scheduled ancient monument record, with its formal designation reflecting its importance to understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the county.

Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm?

Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007767.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm?

Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown 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 1007767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn on Dinnever Hill, 510m north of Camperdown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (6.6 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (6.8 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (6.9 km).

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