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 funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of the funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age in the south-west of England. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial chambers and represent significant evidence of ritual and settlement patterns in prehistoric Cornwall. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important archaeological witness to Bronze Age funerary tradition in the region.

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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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. 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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