Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze

Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze

England
List entry 1016887
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. The site comprises a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the social status of the deceased. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork in the Cornish landscape, representing an important archaeological record of prehistoric mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016887. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze?

Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016887.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze?

Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze 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 1016887.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 130m south east of Penglaze?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Polwhele Castle: a round with hut circle and field system 160m south west of Higher Tregurra (6.9 km), Round 450m south of Tregeagle (7.7 km), Round 200m north west of Penventinnie (7.8 km).

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