Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm

Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm

England
List entry 1005451
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a funerary form widespread across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods indicative of the deceased's status. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork preserves evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and landscape use in this part of Cornwall.

Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005451. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005451.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm?

Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm 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 1005451.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cyor's well house (5.2 km), Round cairn with beacon called Hensbarrow (5.9 km), Combined viaduct and aqueduct called Treffry Viaduct (6.1 km).

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