Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor

Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor

England
List entry 1011459
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of the Bronze Age ceremonial landscape of the county. Such monuments represent important evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in south-western Britain during the second millennium BCE. The site's survival to the present day contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age funerary monuments across the Cornish uplands.

Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor?

Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011459.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor?

Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor 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 1011459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 417m north-west of Showery Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (8.8 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (9.6 km), Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (9.7 km).

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