Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm

Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm

England
List entry 1007778
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The structure consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial cairn, typical of funerary practices in the Bronze Age period when such monuments were erected across the southwest of England. The cairn remains visible in the landscape as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under list entry number 1007778, indicating its recognition as a monument of archaeological importance.

Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007778. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm?

Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007778.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm?

Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate 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 1007778.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick (6.1 km), Bosent Cross, 325m ENE of South Bosent Farm (6.9 km), Largin Castle (7.2 km).

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