Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs

Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs

England
List entry 1004233
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises multiple round barrows, which are characteristic burial mounds of the Bronze Age period dating from approximately 2200 to 700 BCE. These earthworks represent an important concentration of prehistoric funerary activity on Hustyn Downs and contribute significantly to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in the county. The barrows, though subject to centuries of natural erosion and agricultural activity, remain visible as distinctive circular or oval mounds and constitute a scheduled ancient monument of national importance.

Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004233. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs?

Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004233.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs?

Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs 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 1004233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 270m south west of Castle Hill Farm (6.1 km), Holy well NW of Roche Station (6.5 km), Three bowl barrows between 120m and 820m south of Brynn Barton Cottage (6.9 km).

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