Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay

Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay

England
List entry 1004472
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument group located on the cliffs near Bude in north Cornwall. The site comprises three distinct round barrows, which would originally have been prominent burial mounds constructed as earthwork monuments. Such coastal barrow groups served as territorial markers and repositories for the dead during the prehistoric period, reflecting the importance of these elevated positions for both practical visibility and ritual significance. The monument survives as an archaeological record of early bronze-working communities and their mortuary practices in the south-western peninsula.

Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004472. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay?

Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument group located on the cliffs near Bude in north Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004472.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay?

Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay 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 1004472.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows on the coastal ridges above Bude Bay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round at Stamford Hill (3.1 km), Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm (3.6 km), Round 300m south east of Browhill (4.1 km).

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