Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 1.17km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm

Round cairn 1.17km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm

England
List entry 1007477
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 1.17 km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, a form typical of prehistoric ritual monuments in south-west England. Such round cairns served as communal or individual burial places and are among the most common surviving prehistoric monuments in the Cornish landscape. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Round cairn 1.17km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 1.17km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Round cairn 1.17 km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007477.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 1.17km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Round cairn 1.17km 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 1007477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 1.17km south-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform cairn on Goonzion Downs (5.4 km), Wayside cross at Polmenna, 730m north east of Ley Green Farm (6 km), Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick (7 km).

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