Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn on Priddacombe Downs

Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs

England
List entry 1015214
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs is a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic structure located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The monument consists of a levelled platform with associated cairn material, typical of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the upland regions of south-west England. Such platform cairns are thought to represent either domestic occupation sites or ritual platforms dating to the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 800 BCE. The site contributes to the wider archaeological landscape of Bodmin Moor, where Bronze Age monuments are particularly concentrated.

Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs?

Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs is a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic structure located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015214.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs?

Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs 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 1015214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn on Priddacombe Downs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church (8.9 km), Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount (9.3 km), Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in Cardinham churchyard, 10m east of the church (9.3 km).

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