Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm

Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm

England
List entry 1011322
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises a platform cairn structure with a central mound, a form typical of Bronze Age funerary monuments found across south-west England. Such monuments served as focal points for burial practice and ritual activity within their communities during the Bronze Age period. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1011322.

Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011322. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm?

Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011322.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm?

Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet 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 1011322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn with central mound 720m south-east of Carkeet Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross and three wayside crosses in St Neot churchyard (6.2 km), Animal pound called Crowpound (7 km), Platform cairn on Goonzion Downs (7 km).

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