Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1004437
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall, England. The barrows are characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as burial monuments across the Cornish landscape. The cemetery represents a significant concentration of funerary activity and demonstrates the burial practices and social organization of Bronze Age communities in this region. The site contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in Cornwall during the Bronze Age.

Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004437. View the official record →

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What is Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004437.

Who is responsible for protecting Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs 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 1004437.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four bowl barrows on Bofarnel Downs forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St Nectan's chapel yard (3.6 km), Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church (4 km), Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land (5.3 km).

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