Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor

Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor

England
List entry 1011546
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor is a Bronze Age monument located on moorland in Cornwall. The site comprises an irregular field system with integrated cairnfield and an associated round cairn, evidencing prehistoric agricultural and ceremonial use of the landscape. The irregular field boundaries and cairn distribution are characteristic of Bronze Age land division and burial practices on Cornish moorland, reflecting the pattern of prehistoric settlement and land management in the region. This monument is recorded within the Bodmin Moor landscape, an area rich in Bronze Age archaeological features including settlements, field systems, and ceremonial monuments.

Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor?

Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor is a Bronze Age monument located on moorland in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011546.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor?

Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor 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 1011546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric irregular field system with incorporated cairnfield and round cairn 1.08km north-west of Showery Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (9 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (9.6 km), Medieval wayside cross at Blisland (9.7 km).

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