Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1004433
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England
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History & significance

Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery in Cornwall, England. The three barrows are typical examples of bowl barrows, the simplest and most common form of round barrow, consisting of earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed burials. As components of an extensive barrow cemetery, they represent the concentrated ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in this region, demonstrating the importance of the location for successive generations of the local population. The cemetery itself testifies to the sustained use of the landscape for funerary purposes over an extended period during the Bronze Age.

Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004433. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004433.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery 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 1004433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small multivallate hillfort on Bury Down, 530m north-east of South Park (3.8 km), Churchyard cross immediately north east of the Parish Church (4 km), Wayside cross 135m north west of The Cockpit in Boconnoc Park (4.4 km).

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