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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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a burial form prevalent during the Bronze Age when such monuments served as the focal points of ritual and sepulchral practice. The barrow's physical form comprises a mound surrounded by a shallow ditch, a configuration typical of this monument class. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the Cornish landscape.

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 funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. 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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