Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings

Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings

England
List entry 1004619
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. The three barrows represent a characteristic form of funerary architecture from the second millennium BC, when such earthen mounds were constructed as communal or individual burial monuments across southwestern Britain. Bowl barrows of this type typically consist of a central burial pit or grave surrounded by a simple earthen mound, often accompanied by a surrounding ditch. The monument's survival into the present day, despite agricultural activity on the Cornish landscape, reflects the resilience of these Bronze Age structures and their significance to the archaeological record of the region.

Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004619. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings?

Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004619.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings?

Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings 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 1004619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 200m north west of Pawtonsprings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small multivallate hillfort 127m south east of Demelza Farm (5.4 km), Wayside cross 515m north east of Castle Farm (6.1 km), Inchs Cross, 200m south-west of Inchs (6.2 km).

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