Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie

Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie

England
List entry 1021222
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Cornwall. The site comprises nine distinct barrow mounds arranged across the landscape, representing a significant concentration of funerary structures typical of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices. Round barrows of this period, generally dating from approximately 2000 to 1000 BC, served as prominent markers in the ceremonial landscape whilst containing inhumations or cremations of individuals of social status. The grouping suggests sustained use of this location as a burial ground across several generations, reflecting the importance of this area in the Bronze Age economy and social organisation of west Cornwall.

Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie?

Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021222.

Who is responsible for protecting Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie?

Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie 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 1021222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nine round barrows 850m north east of Pennatillie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross-slab and early Christian memorial stone in St Columb Major churchyard, 2m south of the church (4 km), Cross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage (4.8 km), Large multivallate hillfort with two bowl barrows known as Castle-an-Dinas, 335m north of Tresaddern Bungalow (5.9 km).

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