Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle

Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle

England
List entry 1004617
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises three distinct barrows of the bowl type, characteristic mounded burial structures that date to the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this form were constructed as burial mounds, typically covering inhumation or cremation deposits, and often served as focal points for continued ritual activity across generations. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Cornish landscape.

Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004617. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle?

Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004617.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle?

Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle 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 1004617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small multivallate hillfort on Bury Down, 530m north-east of South Park (5.8 km), Lerryn Bridge (6.1 km), Linear boundary called the Giant's Hedge (6.8 km).

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