Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPorthgwarra Ullies

Porthgwarra Ullies

England
List entry 1420580
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Porthgwarra Ullies is a Bronze Age cairn located in the parish of St Levan, near Porthgwarra in west Cornwall. The monument consists of a stone cairn, a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period when such mounds were constructed across the Cornish landscape to mark the graves of significant individuals or family groups. The site represents an important element of the Bronze Age funerary landscape of the far west of Cornwall, an area rich in prehistoric monuments. Such cairns often contained cremated or inhumed remains and occasionally grave goods, though the specific condition and contents of this particular example would require archaeological assessment to determine.

Porthgwarra Ullies is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1420580. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Porthgwarra Ullies?

Porthgwarra Ullies is a Bronze Age cairn located in the parish of St Levan, near Porthgwarra in west Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1420580.

Who is responsible for protecting Porthgwarra Ullies?

Porthgwarra Ullies 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 1420580.

What other scheduled monuments are near Porthgwarra Ullies?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel (0.9 km), Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel (1 km), Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church (1 km).

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