Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm

Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1010325
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. These cairns, both featuring platforms beneath their stone structures, date to the Bronze Age and represent the burial practices of early prehistoric communities in the region. The monuments are situated on elevated terrain east of Sparretts Farm and survive as substantial earthwork and stone remains. Such platform cairns are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary architecture in south-western Britain and provide evidence of organised ritual and territorial settlement patterns during this period.

Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010325. View the official record →

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What is Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm?

Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010325.

Who is responsible for protecting Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm?

Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts 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 1010325.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two platform cairns 750m and 785m E of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.4 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.5 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.5 km).

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