Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 600m ENE of Trewortha Farm

Two round cairns 600m ENE of Trewortha Farm

England
List entry 1009782
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 600m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises two distinct circular stone cairns, representing a form of burial construction typical of prehistoric communities in southwestern Britain during the period from approximately 4000 to 1500 BC. These monuments reflect the ritual practices and landscape use of early farming societies, though the precise dating and burial practices associated with these particular cairns remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The survival of these structures as upstanding monuments contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric funerary sites across the Cornish landscape.

Two round cairns 600m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009782. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 600m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Two round cairns 600m ENE of Trewortha Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009782.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 600m ENE of Trewortha Farm?

Two round cairns 600m ENE 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 1009782.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 600m ENE 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 (6.7 km), Trethevy Quoit (6.7 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (7.1 km).

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