Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm

Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm

England
List entry 1001729
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises a round cairn with a defined kerb, a construction method characteristic of prehistoric burial practices in south-west England. Such kerbed cairns functioned as communal or individual burial structures, their stone construction serving to mark and contain human remains and grave goods. The monument represents an important example of the ritual and funerary landscape of prehistoric Cornwall.

Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001729. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm?

Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock 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 1001729.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm?

Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock 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 1001729.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard (7.4 km), Wayside cross at the junction between Cross Street and Church Street, Helston (7.4 km), Trevena Cross (8.3 km).

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