Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm

Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1010238
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork mound constructed from stone, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities. Its location in the landscape and structural form are consistent with the dispersed pattern of round cairns found across Cornwall's moorland regions, which represent an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial custom. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument due to its archaeological significance and potential to yield information about Bronze Age society and mortuary practices.

Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010238. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010238.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 885m 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 1010238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.8 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.9 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4 km).

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