Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit

Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit

England
List entry 1011821
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Caradon Hill in Cornwall. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones typical of cairn burials constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as communal or individual burial sites across southwestern Britain. Its position on the high ground of Caradon Hill places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric settlement and ritual activity. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in Cornwall, preserved as a scheduled ancient monument under English Heritage protection.

Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit?

Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Caradon Hill in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011821.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit?

Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit 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 1011821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 230m SW of Caradon Hill summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.2 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.4 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (3.9 km).

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