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Prehistoric platform cairn 365m north of Furswain Farm is a scheduled monument of Cornish Bronze Age heritage, situated on the moorland west of Bodmin. The cairn occupies a compact scheduled area of 0.02 hectares and rests upon bedrock formed from a Carboniferous to Permian igneous intrusion of felsic composition, typical of the granite moorlands that dominate this part of central Cornwall. The underlying geology has shaped both the construction materials available to prehistoric builders and the landscape's present character.
Platform cairns are characteristic Bronze Age monuments, constructed as ceremonial and burial structures. This example preserves evidence of prehistoric ritual practice on Bodmin Moor, representing a significant phase of settlement and monumentalisation in the second millennium BC. The site's elevation and moorland location are typical for such monuments, which frequently occupy prominent positions across the Cornish landscape.
The cairn has been protected as a scheduled monument under Historic England reference 1008180, recognising its archaeological importance and fragility. Its proximity to Furswain Farm places it within a wider archaeological landscape that reflects centuries of human activity on Bodmin Moor. Like many Bronze Age monuments, the site remains vulnerable to erosion and land use change, making its scheduled status essential for long-term preservation.
Prehistoric platform cairn 365m north of Furswain Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008180. View the official record →
Prehistoric platform cairn 365m north of Furswain Farm is a scheduled monument of Cornish Bronze Age heritage, situated on the moorland west of Bodmin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008180.
Prehistoric platform cairn 365m north of Furswain 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 1008180.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform cairn on Goonzion Downs (6.4 km), Wayside cross at Polmenna, 730m north east of Ley Green Farm (6.7 km), Culverland Cross in St Martin's churchyard to the north west of the church (7.9 km).
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Prehistoric platform cairn 365m north of Furswain Farm stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Carboniferous To Permian, bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is felsic-rock.