Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic

Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic

England
List entry 1006683
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mabel Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated approximately 400 metres south-west of Higher Polgassic in Cornwall. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of barrow construction from the second millennium before the present era, representing a funerary monument of this period. As a scheduled ancient monument recorded under NHLE entry 1006683, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in Cornwall, though the specific archaeological investigations or finds associated with this particular barrow are not extensively documented in readily accessible scholarly sources.

Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006683. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic?

Mabel Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated approximately 400 metres south-west of Higher Polgassic in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006683.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic?

Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic 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 1006683.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Lansallos churchyard (0.9 km), Bowl barrow 150m SSE of Cartole (2.6 km), Three bowl barrows 160m west of Little Hendra (2.8 km).

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