Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down

Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down

England
List entry 1004241
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located on Bray Down in Cornwall. The site comprises three distinct cairn structures: a ring cairn, which typically featured a central open area surrounded by a stone perimeter, and two associated kerbed cairns marked by stone kerbs defining their outer boundaries. These monuments date to the Bronze Age period and represent the funerary and ritual practices of prehistoric communities in south-west England. The cairns would have served as burial monuments and remain significant archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and religious practices during this era.

Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down?

Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located on Bray Down in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004241.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down?

Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down 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 1004241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn and two kerbed cairns on Bray Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm (9.9 km), Round cairn 1.17km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm (9.9 km), Stone hut circle 625m south-east of Siblyback Farm (11.1 km).

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