Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm

Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm

England
List entry 1017049
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The structure consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a funerary form prevalent during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. This barrow represents an important element of Bronze Age mortuary practice in the region and contributes to our understanding of settlement patterns and ritual activity during this period.

Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017049.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis 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 1017049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Polwhele Castle: a round with hut circle and field system 160m south west of Higher Tregurra (7.4 km), Round 450m south of Tregeagle (7.7 km), Wayside cross in Holy Trinity churchyard, Tresillian (7.9 km).

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