Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House

Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House

England
List entry 1004495
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork of modest dimensions, typical of the bowl barrow form that characterised Bronze Age burial practice across south-west England. Such monuments commonly date to the second millennium BC and functioned as burial places for individuals of social standing, often containing cremated or inhumed remains along with grave goods. The survival of the earthwork at this location contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in the Cornish landscape.

Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004495. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House?

Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004495.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House?

Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House 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 1004495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 385m south east of Higher Tregolls (6.1 km), Ruthern Bridge with adjacent ford (6.4 km), Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel, 70m south-west of the house (7.7 km).

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