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 situated in Cornwall, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure type dating to the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1004499, indicating its recognition as a heritage asset of archaeological significance.

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 situated 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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