Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool

Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool

England
List entry 1003082
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool is a Bronze Age burial monument in Cornwall. The three barrows form part of the extensive barrow cemetery that characterises the moorland landscape of west Cornwall, with their linear distribution across the terrain typical of prehistoric ceremonial and funerary practices. Bowl barrows of this type, characterised by a simple mounded earthwork covering an inhumed burial, represent a common funerary tradition of the Bronze Age in the region. The monument's survival and archaeological designation reflect the importance of these burial structures in understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in Cornwall.

Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003082. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool?

Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool is a Bronze Age burial monument in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003082.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool?

Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool 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 1003082.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (1.4 km), Round barrow 100yds (90m) NE of Mount Hermon (2.1 km).

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