Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton

Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton

England
List entry 1016442
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of a bowl-shaped earthwork typical of Bronze Age burial practice in south-west England, constructed as a mound to contain or cover human remains and associated grave goods. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the significant concentration of Bronze Age barrows found across Cubert Common and the surrounding landscape, reflecting the intensive ritual and funerary activity of the second millennium BC. The barrow's preservation on the common provides archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in this region of Cornwall.

Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016442. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton?

Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016442.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton?

Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton 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 1016442.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Cubert Common 250m north of Chywarton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Later prehistoric to Romano-British round and Bronze Age to Roman hut circles and enclosures, 230m north west of Callestock Veor (9 km), Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm (9.7 km), Wayside cross in St Allen churchyard, 2m east of the church (9.8 km).

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