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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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn is a group of round barrows forming part of a larger Bronze Age cemetery in Cornwall. These burial mounds, designated as bowl barrows due to their characteristic shallow bowl-shaped profile, represent the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site contributes to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in Cornwall, demonstrating the spatial organization of communal burial grounds that characterise this period. Such barrow cemeteries are significant for understanding the social structure and ceremonial practices of prehistoric Cornish populations.

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 group of round barrows forming part of a larger Bronze Age cemetery in Cornwall. 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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