Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm

Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm

England
List entry 1007476
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork comprising a circular mound of stones and earth, consistent with funerary practices of the Bronze Age period. Such cairns typically served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities and often contained inhumed or cremated remains, though the specific contents of this example are not documented in readily available records. The monument's survival in the Cornish landscape represents an important archaeological witness to Bronze Age settlement and mortuary custom in the region.

Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007476.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon 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 1007476.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 1.062km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform cairn on Goonzion Downs (5.5 km), Wayside cross at Polmenna, 730m north east of Ley Green Farm (6.1 km), Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick (7.1 km).

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