Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm

Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm

England
List entry 1012043
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a stone cist, a burial chamber constructed from stone slabs, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Such cists were used for the interment of individuals and represent significant archaeological evidence of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in Cornwall. The monument's survival and documentation as a scheduled ancient monument demonstrates its importance for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and the development of early Cornish communities.

Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012043. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012043.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW 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 1012043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric funerary cist 1.275km NW of Wardbrook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (6 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (6 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (6.1 km).

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