Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm

Round cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1009838
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments were widely erected across the southwest of Britain. Its survival as an upstanding structure demonstrates the enduring nature of these stone constructions, which continue to provide archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region. The monument's designation within the National Heritage List reflects its recognized importance as a component of Cornwall's Bronze Age archaeological landscape.

Round cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009838. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009838.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 450m 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 1009838.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 450m east of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (3.7 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.7 km), Medieval wayside cross at Wenmouth Cross, 320m north of Wenmouth (5.9 km).

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