Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows 350yds (320m) E of Burnoon

Three round barrows 350yds (320m) E of Burnoon

England
List entry 1004266
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows 350 yards east of Burnoon is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three burial mounds located in Cornwall. The barrows represent a characteristic form of sepulchral architecture typical of the Bronze Age period in southern Britain, when the construction of such earthen mounds marked the graves of community members. The site's positioning in the Cornish landscape reflects the contemporary practice of establishing burial grounds in visible locations. These monuments survive as important archaeological evidence of Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in the region.

Three round barrows 350yds (320m) E of Burnoon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004266. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows 350yds (320m) E of Burnoon?

Three round barrows 350 yards east of Burnoon is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three burial mounds located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004266.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows 350yds (320m) E of Burnoon?

Three round barrows 350yds (320m) E of Burnoon 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 1004266.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows 350yds (320m) E of Burnoon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (5.6 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (5.9 km), Bowl barrow 280m NNW of Southernwood (6.2 km).

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