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 funerary monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, which are burial mounds characteristic of Bronze Age ritual practice dating to approximately 2000–1000 BC. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of prehistoric burial monument in southwest England, typically constructed as earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains. The three examples at this location form part of the extensive distribution of Bronze Age barrow cemeteries across the Cornish landscape, reflecting patterns of territorial organisation and funerary practice during the later prehistoric period.

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 funerary monument located in Cornwall. 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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