Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth

A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth

England
List entry 1004406
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Cornwall. The site comprises three distinct barrow types representing different burial traditions of the Bronze Age period. The bell barrow is characterised by its distinctive domed mound surrounded by a ditch, the bowl barrow by its simple hemispherical form, and the platform barrow by its level or slightly raised base, each representing variations in Bronze Age burial practice. These monuments collectively demonstrate the funerary practices and landscape use of Bronze Age communities in south-west England.

A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004406. View the official record →

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What is A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth?

A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004406.

Who is responsible for protecting A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth?

A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth 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 1004406.

What other scheduled monuments are near A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 515m north east of Castle Farm (5.4 km), Large multivallate hillfort with two bowl barrows known as Castle-an-Dinas, 335m north of Tresaddern Bungalow (5.7 km), Churchyard cross in St Columb Major churchyard, 12m east of the church (6.1 km).

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