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 funerary monument located in Cornwall. The barrow consists of an earthen mound of characteristic bowl form, typical of burial structures constructed during the Bronze Age period across southern Britain. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial sites and represent significant evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the region. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its importance to understanding Bronze Age funerary customs and land use 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 funerary 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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