Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1003080
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall, England. The site comprises four circular earthworks characteristic of bowl barrows, the simplest form of round barrow, which typically consist of a central burial pit surrounded by a low earthen mound. Such monuments are indicative of funerary practices during the later Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods, when communal and individual inhumations were marked by substantial earthworks across the landscape. The barrow cemetery of which these four examples form part demonstrates the sustained use of this location as a burial ground across generations, reflecting the social and ceremonial importance of the site in prehistoric Cornwall.

Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003080.

Who is responsible for protecting Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1003080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 135m north west of The Cockpit in Boconnoc Park (3.7 km), Wayside cross in St Nectan's chapel yard (4 km), Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church (4.8 km).

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