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 funerary monument located in Cornwall. The structure consists of a circular mound of stones with a central stone-built burial chamber or cist, a form of construction typical of Bronze Age cairn burials in south-western Britain dating to approximately 2000 to 1000 BCE. Such monuments commonly served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often represent significant social investment in funerary practice. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the Cornish landscape.

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 funerary 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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