Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm

Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm

England
List entry 1010327
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a platform cairn with a central mound, a characteristic form of prehistoric burial structure found in southwest England dating to the Bronze Age period. The monument's physical structure comprises a raised platform of stones with a more substantial central mound, typical of the ritual and ceremonial practices associated with Bronze Age burial customs in the region. Such monuments represent significant investment in funerary practice and indicate the importance of particular individuals or family groups within Bronze Age communities.

Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010327. View the official record →

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What is Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm?

Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010327.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm?

Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla 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 1010327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn with central mound 760m ESE of Lambadla Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.7 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.8 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.8 km).

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