Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View

England
List entry 1005445
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Cornwall, England. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a common funerary practice of the period, when such earthworks were constructed to contain burials and serve as enduring markers across the landscape. The monument survives as a characteristic bowl-shaped mound, a form typical of Bronze Age sepulchral monuments in South West England. As a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage protection, the site retains archaeological significance for understanding local Bronze Age burial customs and settlement patterns.

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005445. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View?

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005445.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View?

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View 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 1005445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 120m south west of Horizon View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork on Hill Down 500yds (450m) WSW of Tresparrett Posts (7.3 km), Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.4 km), Five bowl barrows south of Newton Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.8 km).

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