Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Beeswing

Bowl barrow at Beeswing

England
List entry 1004499
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Beeswing is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of a distinctive bowl-shaped earthwork, a characteristic form of funerary cairn or barrow construction prevalent across south-western Britain during the second millennium BC. Such monuments typically functioned as communal or individual burial sites, often containing cremated or inhumed remains associated with grave goods that reflect the status and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. The barrow at Beeswing represents an important example of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Cornish landscape, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in the region.

Bowl barrow at Beeswing is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Beeswing?

Bowl barrow at Beeswing is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004499.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Beeswing?

Bowl barrow at Beeswing 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 1004499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Beeswing?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (5.9 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 280m NNW of Southernwood (6.4 km).

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