Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow

Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow

England
List entry 1004232
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tregawne Barrow is a bowl barrow located in Cornwall, England, and dates to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular mound of earth and stone typical of funerary structures from this prehistoric period, formed to cover one or more burials. Bowl barrows of this type represent a significant category of Bronze Age ritual and commemorative landscape features, reflecting the burial practices and social organisation of communities in southwest Britain during the second millennium BCE. The site's survival to the present day, recorded in the national heritage list, contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Cornwall.

Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004232. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow?

Tregawne 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 1004232.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow?

Bowl barrow called Tregawne 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 1004232.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well NW of Roche Station (5.6 km), Three bowl barrows between 120m and 820m south of Brynn Barton Cottage (6 km), Medieval wayside cross at Lockengate (6.7 km).

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