Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry

Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry

England
List entry 1010362
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monumental stone structure located in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a substantial boulder surrounded by a kerb of smaller stones, a characteristic form of prehistoric burial or ceremonial marker found across the Southwest Peninsula. Such kerbed boulders typically date to the period between 4000 and 1500 BCE, though precise dating for individual examples remains uncertain without excavation. The site represents an important element of Cornwall's prehistoric landscape and its survival contributes to understanding the distribution and character of early monumental constructions in the region.

Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry?

Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monumental stone structure located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010362.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry?

Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry 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 1010362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric kerbed boulder 140m SW of the Goldiggings Quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (4 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4.1 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (4.2 km).

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