Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm

Prehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm

England
List entry 1008116
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed over a burial deposit, typical of the funerary practices prevalent during the Bronze Age period in south-western Britain. Such round cairns served as lasting memorials to the dead and represent an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial customs and social organisation. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and continues to contribute to the archaeological record of Bronze Age Cornwall.

Prehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008116. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm?

Prehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008116.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm?

Prehistoric round cairn 435m 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 1008116.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric round cairn 435m north of Furswain Farm?

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 (8 km).

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