Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow known as Goodern Barrow, 550m east of St Michael's Church

Round barrow known as Goodern Barrow, 550m east of St Michael's Church

England
List entry 1019501
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Goodern Barrow is a round barrow situated approximately 550 metres east of St Michael's Church in Cornwall. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of the funerary monuments constructed during the period of widespread barrow building across southern Britain. Round barrows of this type typically served as burial mounds for individuals of social significance, often containing cremated or inhumed remains within central graves or chambers. The barrow's survival in the landscape contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Cornish peninsula.

Round barrow known as Goodern Barrow, 550m east of St Michael's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019501. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow known as Goodern Barrow, 550m east of St Michael's Church?

Goodern Barrow is a round barrow situated approximately 550 metres east of St Michael's Church in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019501.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow known as Goodern Barrow, 550m east of St Michael's Church?

Round barrow known as Goodern Barrow, 550m east of St Michael's Church 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 1019501.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow known as Goodern Barrow, 550m east of St Michael's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in the grounds of Enys (7 km), Cross in the Vicarage Garden (7.6 km), Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard (7.6 km).

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