Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm

Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm

England
List entry 1016706
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Quantock Hills in Somerset. The site comprises two stone cairns whose precise chronology remains uncertain, though such monuments are typically associated with burial practices spanning the Neolithic through Bronze Age periods. The cairns represent evidence of early ceremonial and funerary activity in the upland landscape of the Quantocks, contributing to the archaeological record of prehistoric Somerset. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the statutory heritage designation system in England.

Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016706. View the official record →

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What is Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm?

Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Quantock Hills in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016706.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm?

Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe 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 1016706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round cairns on Wills Neck (0.3 km), Two bowl barrows, 530m and 670m north east of Plantation Cottage (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House (1.2 km).

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