Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm

Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm

England
List entry 1012041
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn is a mound of stone heaped over a burial site, representing a common form of memorial and ceremonial practice amongst Bronze Age communities in south-western Britain. Such monuments are typically dated to the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BC, though individual examples may show considerable variation in date within this range. Round cairns of this type are valued by archaeologists for the evidence they preserve regarding prehistoric burial practices, social organisation, and the ritual landscape of ancient Cornwall.

Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012041. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm?

Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012041.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm?

Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla 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 1012041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 525m east of Trewalla Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (2.7 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (2.9 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.4 km).

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