Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm

Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm

England
List entry 1009688
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The cairn is defined by a distinctive double kerb of orthostatic stones, which would have served both to retain the mound material and to mark the ceremonial boundary of the burial site. At its centre lies a cist, a stone-built burial chamber typical of prehistoric funerary practice in south-western Britain. The double kerb construction indicates careful architectural planning and suggests this was a monument of some significance within its local landscape during the prehistoric period.

Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009688. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm?

Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009688.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm?

Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE 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 1009688.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn with double orthostatic kerb and cist 497m SE of Trewortha Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (6.3 km), Trethevy Quoit (6.4 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (6.7 km).

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