Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NE of Gew Farm

Round barrow NE of Gew Farm

England
List entry 1007280
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NE of Gew Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The barrow is a circular earthwork of the type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age as burial mounds for the interment of the dead, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status and beliefs of the deceased and their community. Such monuments are distributed across the Cornish landscape and form part of the wider Bronze Age ceremonial and burial practices evident across the southwest of England. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork feature and contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary behaviour in the region.

Round barrow NE of Gew Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow NE of Gew Farm?

Round barrow NE of Gew Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007280.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NE of Gew Farm?

Round barrow NE of Gew 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 1007280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NE of Gew Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including D-day landing craft maintenance site at Mylor harbour (7.5 km), Churchyard cross in St Mylor churchyard (7.6 km), Fish Cross: standing cross immediately east of the Town Hall (8 km).

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