Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm

Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm

England
List entry 1004465
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm is a Bronze Age burial site located in Cornwall. The monument comprises a group of round barrows, earthen mounds constructed as sepulchral monuments typical of the Bronze Age period, roughly 2000 to 700 BC. Such barrow cemeteries represent significant concentrations of funerary activity and provide archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and burial practices during this era. The survival of multiple barrows in proximity indicates an area of sustained ritual and ceremonial importance to Bronze Age communities in the region.

Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004465. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm?

Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm is a Bronze Age burial site located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004465.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm?

Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm 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 1004465.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 160m west of Little Hendra (0.6 km), Bowl barrow 150m SSE of Cartole (0.9 km), Bake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork (1.3 km).

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