Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow called Condolden Barrow

Bowl barrow called Condolden Barrow

England
List entry 1004652
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Condolden Barrow is a bowl barrow located in Cornwall, England, and dates to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound typical of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed as a burial monument for prominent members of prehistoric society. Bowl barrows of this type were among the most common form of burial monument constructed during the Bronze Age in south-western England, serving as enduring markers of ancestral territories and social status within their communities.

Bowl barrow called Condolden Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow called Condolden Barrow?

Condolden Barrow is a bowl barrow located in Cornwall, England, and dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004652.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow called Condolden Barrow?

Bowl barrow called Condolden Barrow 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 1004652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow called Condolden Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well in Michaelstow churchyard (8.4 km), Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage (9.2 km), Kerbed cairn 415m NNW of Candra (9.2 km).

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