Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs

Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs

England
List entry 1004320
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall. The barrow comprises a simple bowl-shaped earthwork, typical of ceremonial burial sites constructed across the British peninsula during the third and second millennia before the common era. Its location within a larger cemetery indicates the site held sustained ritual and funerary significance for prehistoric communities inhabiting this region of Cornwall. The monument remains a scheduled ancient monument and is documented by Historic England under list entry 1004320.

Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004320. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm is a Neolithic or 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 1004320.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm, 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 1004320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 800m north west of Gwenter Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Lankidden (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 290m south east of Sunny Corner Cottage (3.6 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (3.7 km).

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