Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm

Round cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm

England
List entry 1011992
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial cairn, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as communal or individual sepulchres. Like many Cornish cairns of this era, it represents evidence of settled Bronze Age communities and their ritual treatment of the dead. The monument survives as a landscape feature documenting the prehistoric settlement and burial practices of south-west England.

Round cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011992. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm?

Round cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011992.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm?

Round cairn 725m ESE 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 1011992.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 725m ESE of Trewalla Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (2.5 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (2.7 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.3 km).

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