Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm

Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm

England
List entry 1012215
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. The site comprises a circular cairn constructed from stone, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as prominent markers for elite burials within the landscape. The cairn's physical form represents the standard mortuary practice of the Bronze Age communities occupying southwest England, wherein burial mounds functioned both as repositories for the deceased and as visible territorial claims. The monument has been recorded on the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1012215, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in the region.

Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012215. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm?

Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012215.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm?

Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern 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 1012215.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 1.58km WNW of Tresellern Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (8.3 km), Earlier prehistoric hillfort with outwork and outlying stone hut circle known as Berry Castle (8.4 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (8.5 km).

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