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Headon Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Cornwall, England. This earthwork monument consists of a circular mound of earth and stone constructed during the Bronze Age as a burial monument, typical of funerary practice in prehistoric Britain. The barrow's form and construction reflect the ceremonial and social importance accorded to individuals or families during this period. As a designated monument of archaeological significance, it contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in Cornwall.
Part of a bowl barrow called Headon Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005434. View the official record →
Headon Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005434.
Part of a bowl barrow called Headon Barrow 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 1005434.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow 90m E of Trelay Farm (7.5 km), Cross 470m north of Lambrenny (7.8 km), Wayside cross in Tresmeer churchyard (8.1 km).
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