Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm

Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm

England
List entry 1011507
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of the ritual and sepulchral practices of prehistoric communities in southwest England during the third and second millennia before Christ. Such monuments are distributed widely across the Cornish landscape and represent significant evidence of early settlement patterns and burial customs in the region. The site remains of archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric monumental construction.

Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011507. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm?

Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011507.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm?

Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne 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 1011507.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 800m WSW of Tolcarne Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn and shelters 812m SSW of Caradon Hill summit (8.5 km), Platform cairn with outer bank 825m NNW of Higher Draynes Farm (8.6 km), Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm (9.3 km).

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