Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls

Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls

England
List entry 1004415
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents one of the most common forms of funerary monument from the Bronze Age period. Such structures typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and served as focal points for ritual activity and ancestral commemoration within their local communities. The monument's survival into the modern period makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Cornwall.

Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004415. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls?

Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004415.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls?

Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls 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 1004415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 525m WSW of Colquite Farm (9.9 km), Blacktor Downs irregular aggregate field system and clearance cairn (9.9 km), Platform cairn 460m SW of Colquite Farm (9.9 km).

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