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The Four Burrows is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Cornwall, England. The monument comprises a substantial stone mound that once contained burial chambers, characteristic of the megalithic tradition practised in south-west Britain during the fourth and third millennia before the present. The site represents an important example of Neolithic monumental architecture in the Cornish landscape, though like many such structures it has experienced significant degradation and loss of its original stonework over subsequent millennia. Its designation within the National Heritage List for England reflects its archaeological and historical value as evidence of Neolithic funerary practice and settlement patterns in the region.
The Four Burrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016054. View the official record →
The Four Burrows is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016054.
The Four Burrows 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 1016054.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho (7.3 km), Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm (7.5 km), Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm (8.1 km).
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