Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm

Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm

England
List entry 1019495
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises three burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent markers of the landscape and repositories for the deceased, often accompanied by grave goods. Round barrows of this type are distributed widely across the Cornish countryside and represent an important category of archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices. The monument's survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age Cornwall and its designation as a heritage monument reflects its importance in understanding the region's prehistoric past.

Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019495. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm?

Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019495.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm?

Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm 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 1019495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows 255m north west of Ropewalk Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wheal Busy (5.8 km), Part of the mining complex at Wheal Peevor (6.7 km), Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House (6.9 km).

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