Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1004438
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History & significance

Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, forming part of a round barrow cemetery in this region. The three barrows are characteristic examples of bowl barrows, the simplest form of round barrow, consisting of low mounds of earth and stone raised over cremated or inhumed burials. Dating to the Bronze Age, these monuments represent the burial practices and ritual landscape of prehistoric communities in Cornwall. The barrow cemetery of which they form a part testifies to the importance of this location as a focal point for mortuary activity during the Bronze Age period.

Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004438. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, forming part of a round barrow cemetery in this region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004438.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1004438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 590m south west of Bedwindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St Nectan's chapel yard (2.6 km), Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church (3.7 km), Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land (5.2 km).

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