Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho

Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho

England
List entry 1019063
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three burial mounds located in Cornwall. The barrows represent typical examples of the burial practice prevalent during the Bronze Age, when prominent members of communities were commemorated with earthen mounds constructed over cremated or inhumed remains. The site's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Cornish landscape. These monuments are scheduled as ancient monuments under national heritage protection.

Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho?

Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three burial mounds located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019063.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho?

Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho 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 1019063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fish Cross: standing cross immediately east of the Town Hall (7.5 km), College known as Glasney College, Penryn (7.7 km), Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing (7.9 km).

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