Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts Farm

Round cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1010243
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial cairn, a common form of memorial and sepulchral structure across the Southwest during the prehistoric period. Such cairns typically contained inhumed remains or cremated deposits, though the specific contents and condition of this example are not established in readily available records. The monument represents an important element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of Cornwall and survives as a scheduled ancient monument of national significance.

Round cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010243. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts 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 1010243.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 825m ENE 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 1010243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 825m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.9 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.9 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4 km).

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