Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick

Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick

England
List entry 1019610
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three earthen mounds situated in the parish of St Ervan in north Cornwall. The barrows represent a characteristic grouping of burial structures typical of the Bronze Age period, when such mounds were constructed to mark the interment of notable individuals or family groups. The site demonstrates the settlement and burial practices of prehistoric communities in this region of Cornwall during the second millennium BC. The three mounds survive as landscape features that contribute to understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions and landuse patterns across the Cornish peninsula.

Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019610. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick?

Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three earthen mounds situated in the parish of St Ervan in north Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019610.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick?

Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick 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 1019610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlezens multiple enclosure fort (1.1 km), Veryan Castle multiple enclosure fort and annexe 500m south west of Churchtown Farm (2.9 km), Carne Beacon round barrow 320m north of Carne Farm (2.9 km).

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