Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1004435
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm is a prehistoric burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of the funerary landscape that characterizes this period across the Cornish peninsula. Bowl barrows of this type typically consist of a central burial chamber or pit surrounded by an earthen mound, though the specific internal arrangements of this particular example would require archaeological examination to fully establish. The survival of this barrow as part of a recognizable cemetery group demonstrates the importance of this location as a burial ground during the Bronze Age, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in Cornwall.

Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004435. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm is a prehistoric burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004435.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1004435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross immediately north east of the Parish Church (3.6 km), Wayside cross 135m north west of The Cockpit in Boconnoc Park (3.9 km), Small multivallate hillfort on Bury Down, 530m north-east of South Park (4 km).

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