Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point

England
List entry 1004479
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The barrow survives as a distinctive rounded earthwork of the type typical of Bronze Age burial practice in south-western England, dating from approximately 2000 to 1000 BC. Such monuments served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and represent an important phase in the archaeological record of Cornwall's prehistoric population. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the coastal regions of south-western England.

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004479. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point?

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004479.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point?

Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point 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 1004479.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multi-span bridge called Trewornan Bridge (6.9 km), The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm (8.1 km), Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House (8.3 km).

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