Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove

Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove

England
List entry 1004396
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. The site comprises three round barrows of the characteristic bowl form, dating to the Bronze Age period, which served as burial monuments for elite or important individuals within prehistoric communities. These earthworks represent significant evidence of Bronze Age ritual practice and settlement patterns in the far southwest of Britain. The barrows' location on the Lizard Peninsula places them within an important prehistoric landscape containing multiple similar monuments.

Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004396. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove?

Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004396.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove?

Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove 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 1004396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 350m north of Poldhu Cove?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 280m NNW of Southernwood (3.1 km), Wayside cross 240m north west of Higher Predannack Farm (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (5.2 km).

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