Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm

Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm

England
List entry 1005450
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises four distinct round barrows, a common burial form across southern Britain during the prehistoric period. Bowl barrows of this type typically consisted of a central burial pit or chamber covered by an earthen mound, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status or beliefs of the interred individuals. This monument group represents an important concentration of prehistoric burial activity and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Bronze Age Cornwall.

Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005450. View the official record →

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What is Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm?

Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005450.

Who is responsible for protecting Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm?

Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm 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 1005450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Animal pound 90m ENE of Pound Cot (7.9 km), Wayside cross in Tresmeer churchyard (8.2 km), A round on Tregearedown Beacon, 295m north east of the Nook (8.3 km).

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