Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm

Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm

England
List entry 1011880
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. The cairn takes the form of a circular mound constructed from stone, typical of funerary practices in the Bronze Age period. Such monuments represent significant archaeological evidence of burial customs and settlement patterns in prehistoric Cornwall, and the site remains an important record of Bronze Age activity in the region. The cairn's survival to the present day contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial sites across the Cornish landscape.

Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011880. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm?

Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011880.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm?

Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland 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 1011880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 700m NNW of Bowhayland Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform cairn with outer bank 825m NNW of Higher Draynes Farm (8.2 km), Round cairn and shelters 812m SSW of Caradon Hill summit (8.4 km), Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm (8.8 km).

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