Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm

Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1011506
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Cornwall. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture typical of that period, when such stone-built mounds served as repositories for the deceased and their grave goods. The monument survives as a circular mound constructed from stone, consistent with cairn construction practices of Bronze Age communities in south-western Britain. Such monuments are significant for understanding burial practices, social organisation, and land use during the Bronze Age in Cornwall.

Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011506. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm is a prehistoric burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011506.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 650m north-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 1011506.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.8 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4 km), Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (4 km).

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