Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm

Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm

England
List entry 1009734
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The structure comprises a circular mound of stones constructed over a central stone-built cist, a characteristic form of funerary architecture typical of the Bronze Age period in south-west England. Such cairns served as repositories for human remains and grave goods, reflecting the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The monument survives as a physical expression of the ritual and commemorative practices of its period.

Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009734. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009734.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha 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 1009734.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trethevy Quoit (6.7 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (6.8 km), St Cleer's Well and cross (7.2 km).

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