Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner

Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner

England
List entry 1004385
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises a round barrow of typical bowl form, a common burial structure of the Bronze Age period when such earthworks were constructed across the landscape to mark high-status graves and territorial markers. The barrow's preservation has allowed it to retain its characteristic mounded form, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Cornwall. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important element of the region's archaeological heritage, documenting the ceremonial and commemorative practices of prehistoric communities in the southwest of Britain.

Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004385. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner?

Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004385.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner?

Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner 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 1004385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 410m east of Wainhouse Corner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 625m south of Greystone Farm (7.4 km), Round barrow cemetery on Wilsey Down (7.7 km), Bowl barrow 660m north east of Tresoke (7.7 km).

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