Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows 480m north of Besowsa

Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa

England
List entry 1020750
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site consists of four distinct earthwork mounds characteristic of prehistoric burial practice, representing a concentrated group of barrows typical of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes. Such barrow cemeteries are significant archaeological features that reveal patterns of settlement, social organisation, and ritual practice across the later prehistoric period. The monument's survival as upstanding earthworks makes it an important record of Cornwall's Neolithic and Bronze Age heritage.

Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020750. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa?

Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020750.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa?

Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa 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 1020750.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows 480m north of Besowsa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round and annexe 720m WSW of Tregear (6.4 km), Prehistoric and Roman settlement at Carvossa (6.5 km), Market Cross and cross base immediately south west of St Nun's Church (6.8 km).

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