Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of four round barrows E of Bottaborough

Group of four round barrows E of Bottaborough

England
List entry 1004402
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of four round barrows east of Bottaborough is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. These barrows form part of the extensive distribution of burial mounds across the Cornish landscape, reflecting the ritual and settlement practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. The monument comprises four distinct circular earthworks, typical of the round barrow form that dominated funerary architecture during the Bronze Age period. Such barrow groups often represent family or community burial sites accumulated over several generations, providing valuable archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric Cornish society and its funerary customs.

Group of four round barrows E of Bottaborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004402. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of four round barrows E of Bottaborough?

The Group of four round barrows east of Bottaborough is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004402.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of four round barrows E of Bottaborough?

Group of four round barrows E of Bottaborough 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 1004402.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of four round barrows E of Bottaborough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age defended settlement 800m north of Lymsworthy Farm (3.6 km), Round 210m north east of Northcott Park Quarry (5.6 km), Round 300m south east of Browhill (6 km).

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