Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs

England
List entry 1004380
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall. The barrow is a bowl-shaped mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in south-western Britain, typically constructed as a simple earthen tumulus over cremated or inhumed remains. As part of the larger cemetery complex on Goonhilly Downs, it testifies to sustained ritual and funerary activity during the Bronze Age period, demonstrating the importance of this upland location for successive generations. The monument remains a valuable archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices on the Cornish moors.

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004380. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004380.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs 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 1004380.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m south east of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle with associated field system 100yds (90m) NNW of Poldowrian Farm (2.8 km), Promontory fort at Lankidden (3.6 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (4.5 km).

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