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 funerary monument located in Cornwall. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of the cairn-building tradition that flourished across Britain during the Bronze Age, roughly 2200 to 800 BCE. Its position on Caradon Hill, an upland area rich in prehistoric activity, reflects the Bronze Age practice of siting cairns in prominent landscape locations. The monument survives as a physical testament to burial practices and territorial expression during the later prehistoric period in south-west England.

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 funerary monument located 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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