Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton

Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton

England
List entry 1004623
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton is a group of four Bronze Age burial mounds located in Cornwall. These barrows, dating to the Bronze Age period, represent a common form of funerary monument constructed during the second millennium BC. Bowl barrows of this type typically consist of earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. The grouping of four barrows in close proximity suggests a concentrated zone of Bronze Age burial activity, reflecting patterns of ritual landscape use characteristic of prehistoric communities in south-west England.

Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004623. View the official record →

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What is Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton?

Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton is a group of four Bronze Age burial mounds located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004623.

Who is responsible for protecting Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton?

Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton 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 1004623.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross 470m north of Lambrenny (7.2 km), Three bowl barrows, 60m and 250m south and 500m south west of Nettings Park (8.6 km), Medieval wayside cross 320m south west of Higher Trevivian (8.8 km).

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