Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth

Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth

England
List entry 1004326
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows 500 yards west of Polkerth is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises three sepulchral mounds typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age, when such barrows served as prominent landmarks for the interment of individual or family groups. Round barrows of this type, distributed across the Cornish landscape, represent important evidence of settlement patterns and ritual practices during the second and first millennia before the Common Era. The monument's survival demonstrates the archaeological significance of burial sites in understanding prehistoric Cornish communities and their relationship to the wider Bronze Age cultural sphere of Britain.

Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004326. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth?

Three round barrows 500 yards west of Polkerth is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004326.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth?

Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth 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 1004326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Lankidden (5.8 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (6.3 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (6.6 km).

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