Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 290m north east of Penventon

Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon

England
List entry 1019156
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a burial tradition characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across southern Britain as focal points for elite and community interment. The site's survival as a discrete archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Cornish landscape. As a scheduled monument under the National Heritage List for England, the barrow remains subject to statutory protection.

Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019156. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon?

Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019156.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon?

Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon 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 1019156.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 290m north east of Penventon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mylor churchyard (6.1 km), Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing (7.2 km), Fish Cross: standing cross immediately east of the Town Hall (7.4 km).

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