Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km north-west of Wardbrook Farm

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km north-west of Wardbrook Farm

England
List entry 1008999
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age or later monument located in Cornwall. The structure consists of stones cleared from surrounding agricultural land and accumulated into a cairn form, a common practice in prehistoric and early historic periods when fields were being prepared for cultivation. Such clearance cairns represent important archaeological evidence of land-use patterns and farming practices in ancient Cornwall, demonstrating how communities managed and modified their landscape. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1008999.

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008999. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age or later monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008999.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km 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 1008999.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric clearance cairn 1.05km 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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