Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow W of Dozmary Pool

Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool

England
List entry 1007286
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The barrow forms part of a notable group of round barrows in the vicinity of Dozmary Pool, a substantial freshwater lake that has held significance in the Cornish landscape since prehistoric times. The monument represents typical Bronze Age funerary practice, when such earthen mounds were raised over cremated or inhumed remains as markers of individual or family burials. Its survival on Bodmin Moor contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial patterns across this region of southwest 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 monument located 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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