Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback Farm

Tor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback Farm

England
List entry 1011314
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tor cairn on Newel Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland landscape north of Siblyback Farm in Cornwall. The cairn comprises a stone mound constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, representing a significant example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the region. Such cairns served as enduring markers of burial sites and reflect the ceremonial and social importance placed upon the dead during the Bronze Age in southwest England. The monument's presence on the elevated moorland situates it within a broader landscape of contemporary Bronze Age ritual and settlement activity characteristic of Cornish upland regions.

Tor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback Farm?

Tor cairn on Newel Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland landscape north of Siblyback Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011314.

Who is responsible for protecting Tor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback Farm?

Tor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback 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 1011314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (5.6 km), Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (5.8 km), St Cleer's Well and cross (6 km).

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