Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm

Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm

England
List entry 1007763
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The cairn comprises a mound of stones surrounding a central stone burial cist, with an inner kerb defining its structural boundary and a capstone covering the cist chamber. Such monuments are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practices in south-west England, representing the burial traditions of communities during the second millennium before Christ. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1007763.

Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007763. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm?

Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007763.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm?

Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown 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 1007763.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn with central cist capstone and inner kerb 935m north-east of Camperdown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (6.8 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field boundaries, enclosure and cairn on Blacktor Downs (7 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (7.2 km).

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