Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPortal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm

Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm

England
List entry 1003047
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Cornwall. The structure comprises a stone-built chamber typical of portal dolmen design, a form common in south-west England dating to the Neolithic period, approximately 4000–3000 BC. Portal dolmens are characterised by their distinctive entrance arrangement, formed by two tall uprights supporting a lintel stone, which would originally have been covered by an earthen mound. This monument represents an important example of early funerary practice and demonstrates the substantial communal investment in burial architecture during the Neolithic.

Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003047. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm?

Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003047.

Who is responsible for protecting Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm?

Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite 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 1003047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Portal dolmen 400m north east of Lesquite Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross 300m NW of Trevorry Farm (4.9 km), St Cyor's well house (5 km), Combined viaduct and aqueduct called Treffry Viaduct (5.8 km).

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