Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool

Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool

England
List entry 1004337
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across Bronze Age Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and served as focal points for ritual activity within the prehistoric landscape. The site's designation within the National Heritage List for England reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the Cornish peninsula.

Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool?

Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004337.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool?

Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool 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 1004337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (0.3 km), Round barrow 100yds (90m) NE of Mount Hermon (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 440m south east of Mount Hermon (1.2 km).

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