Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m south east of Gew

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew

England
List entry 1017351
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork with a raised central mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial places and represent significant ritual and ceremonial sites within prehistoric Cornish communities. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and forms part of the broader Bronze Age archaeological landscape of the county.

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017351. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew?

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017351.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew?

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew 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 1017351.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fish Cross: standing cross immediately east of the Town Hall (7.9 km), College known as Glasney College, Penryn (8 km), Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing (8.3 km).

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