Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East

Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East

England
List entry 1004392
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated on the northern Cornish coast. The three cairns are circular stone burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, a period spanning roughly 2200 to 700 BCE, and represent a form of burial practice common to prehistoric communities of the southwest peninsula. Located at Pentire Point East near Padstow, the cairns form part of the wider archaeological landscape of this coastal headland, which contains evidence of sustained human activity and settlement across multiple periods. These monuments are designated as scheduled ancient monuments reflecting their significance as archaeological remains and their value in understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and social organisation in the region.

Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004392. View the official record →

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What is Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East?

Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated on the northern Cornish coast. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004392.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East?

Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East 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 1004392.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round cairns at The Warren on Pentire Point East?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m south of Higher Reen Farm (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 150m south of Treworthal Farm (8.1 km), Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief (8.3 km).

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