Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east of Trewortha Farm

Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east of Trewortha Farm

England
List entry 1009689
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east of Trewortha Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises two substantial round cairns linked by a constructed rubble wall, a configuration that suggests a deliberate architectural relationship between the two burial structures dating to the Bronze Age period. The connecting wall represents an unusual feature that may indicate a ritual or funerary association between the cairns, distinguishing this monument from simpler individual cairn groupings. Such linked cairn complexes provide evidence for the sophistication of Bronze Age burial practices and territorial organisation in south-west England.

Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east of Trewortha Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009689. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east of Trewortha Farm?

Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east of Trewortha Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009689.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east of Trewortha Farm?

Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east 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 1009689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns with connecting rubble wall 455m east 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 (6.5 km), Trethevy Quoit (6.6 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (6.9 km).

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