Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn 938m north-west of Wardbrook Farm

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn 938m north-west of Wardbrook Farm

England
List entry 1008845
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn located 938 metres north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age monument complex situated in Cornwall. The linear boundary consists of a ditch and bank feature typical of territorial or pastoral divisions from the prehistoric period, whilst the associated round cairn represents a burial monument of similar antiquity. These monuments testify to the organised use and demarcation of upland landscape during the Bronze Age, indicating settled communities with defined territorial arrangements. The survival of both features at this location provides evidence of Bronze Age land management practices and funerary traditions in the Cornish landscape.

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn 938m north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008845. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn 938m north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

The prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn located 938 metres north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a Bronze Age monument complex situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008845.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn 938m north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn 938m 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 1008845.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent round cairn 938m north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (5.5 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (5.7 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (5.7 km).

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