Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm

Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm

England
List entry 1008118
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a circular arrangement of stones typical of ring cairn construction from the second millennium BC. Ring cairns of this type served ritual or burial functions within prehistoric communities and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and religious practice in the region. The monument's survival to the present day contributes to understanding the archaeological landscape of prehistoric Cornwall.

Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008118. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm?

Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008118.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm?

Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre 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 1008118.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric ring cairn 810m NNE of Fernacre Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (8.7 km), Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm (9 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church (9 km).

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