Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow W of Dozmary Pool

Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool

England
List entry 1007286
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The barrow forms part of a significant group of prehistoric funerary monuments in the locality, reflecting the intensive use of this upland area during the Bronze Age period. Like other round barrows of its type, it would have functioned as a burial monument, likely containing inhumation or cremation deposits within its earthen mound structure. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practice in south-west England.

Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool?

Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007286.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool?

Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool 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 1007286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross at Wenmouth Cross, 320m north of Wenmouth (6.7 km), Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard (6.7 km), Churchyard cross and three wayside crosses in St Neot churchyard (6.7 km).

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