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The prehistoric round cairn with inner and outer kerbs situated 485 metres west-north-west of Showery Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument. The cairn is defined by a distinctive architectural arrangement comprising a central cist containing human remains, surrounded by concentrically positioned inner and outer kerbs of stone that would have helped to structure and contain the cairn material. This monument exemplifies the burial practices and constructional techniques characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Cornwall, demonstrating the ritual and practical considerations given to the interment of the dead during this period. The survival of both the structural elements and cist indicates the monument's archaeological significance in understanding Bronze Age funerary customs and settlement patterns across the Cornish landscape.
Prehistoric round cairn with inner and outer kerbs and a central cist 485m WNW of Showery Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008120. View the official record →
The prehistoric round cairn with inner and outer kerbs situated 485 metres west-north-west of Showery Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008120.
Prehistoric round cairn with inner and outer kerbs and a central cist 485m WNW of Showery Tor 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 1008120.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (8.6 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (9.3 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (9.4 km).
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