Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross

Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross

England
List entry 1004661
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises three round barrows of the bowl type, characteristic earthwork funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of prehistoric burial mound found across southern Britain, typically containing inhumation burials often accompanied by grave goods. The three barrows at this location form part of the wider Bronze Age funerary landscape of Cornwall, reflecting the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in the south-west of England.

Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004661. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross?

Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004661.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross?

Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross 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 1004661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 240m SSW of Wilsworthy Cross (0.5 km), Round barrow cemetery 240m north east of Lower Trebarrow (1.5 km), Four bowl barrows 445m north of Buttern Farm (1.6 km).

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