Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm

Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm

England
List entry 1007480
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of the commemorative practices employed during the Bronze Age in south-western Britain. Such cairns served as durable monuments to the dead and often contained cremated remains or inhumations within central burial chambers or pits. The site forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of Browngelly Downs, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the Cornish uplands.

Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007480. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm?

Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007480.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm?

Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse 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 1007480.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Browngelly Downs, 825m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Polmenna, 730m north east of Ley Green Farm (6.3 km), Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick (7.2 km), Largin Castle (8.6 km).

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