Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm

Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1010244
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of two distinct circular stone cairns positioned on the moorland landscape east-northeast of the farm, representing a form of burial monument common to prehistoric Britain. Such cairns typically served as repositories for cremated remains and were constructed by stacking stones gathered from the surrounding terrain. The monument's precise dating and internal structure remain subjects of archaeological study, though its form and moorland setting are consistent with Bronze Age funerary practices in the Southwest of England.

Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010244. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010244.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE 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 1010244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 768m and 778m ENE of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.9 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (3.9 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4 km).

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