Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound 250m west of Flushing Cove

Round 250m west of Flushing Cove

England
List entry 1006686
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round 250m west of Flushing Cove is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. The site comprises a round barrow, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, typically constructed as an earthen mound covering a central burial or cremation deposit. The monument's survival and scheduling as a protected ancient monument reflects its significance as physical evidence of Bronze Age funeral practices and settlement patterns in coastal Cornwall. The specific location west of Flushing Cove, in what is now Falmouth parish, places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric remains.

Round 250m west of Flushing Cove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006686. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round 250m west of Flushing Cove?

Round 250m west of Flushing Cove is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006686.

Who is responsible for protecting Round 250m west of Flushing Cove?

Round 250m west of Flushing Cove 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 1006686.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round 250m west of Flushing Cove?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Chynalls Point (7.8 km), Bowl barrow 85m north west of Arrowan Vean (8.1 km), Bowl barrow 165m ESE of The Barrow (8.3 km).

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