Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm

England
List entry 1009000
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age or later monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of a cairn constructed from stones cleared from surrounding agricultural land, a practice characteristic of prehistoric and Romano-British land management in the region. Such clearance cairns represent evidence of early farming activity and landscape modification, formed as communities removed accumulated stones from fields to make them more suitable for cultivation. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and agricultural practices in Cornwall.

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age or later monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009000.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook 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 1009000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.04km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (5.1 km), St Cleer's Well and cross (5.6 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (5.6 km).

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