Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House

Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House

England
List entry 1020941
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the high moorland of eastern Cornwall. The site consists of a stone cairn constructed upon an artificially levelled platform, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age funerary practice in the South West. The monument sits within a landscape rich in prehistoric remains, reflecting the significant use of Caradon Hill as a burial and ritual centre during the Bronze Age period. Such platform cairns represent an important class of monumental architecture from this period, demonstrating the labour investment and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in Devon and Cornwall.

Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020941. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House?

Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the high moorland of eastern Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020941.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House?

Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House 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 1020941.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.1 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.3 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (3.8 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Prehistoric platform cairn on Caradon Hill, 550m north west of Heather House