Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm

Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1013213
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of many burial structures constructed across the Cornish landscape during this period. The monument comprises a circular mound of stones, typical of Bronze Age round cairn construction in the south-west of England. Such cairns frequently contained cremated remains and grave goods, serving as enduring markers of burial sites within the prehistoric landscape.

Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013213.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts 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 1013213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 435m south east of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (3.4 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.4 km), Medieval wayside cross at Wenmouth Cross, 320m north of Wenmouth (5.6 km).

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