Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwelve Barrows: a linear barrow group 300m east of Higher Hendra

Twelve Barrows: a linear barrow group 300m east of Higher Hendra

England
List entry 1016167
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Twelve Barrows is a linear barrow group situated three hundred metres east of Higher Hendra in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a series of Bronze Age burial mounds arranged in a line, characteristic of barrow cemeteries established during the second millennium before Christ. Such linear arrangements of barrows reflect organised burial practices and territorial claims by Bronze Age communities, and the group contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric settlement and funerary custom in Cornwall. The site remains a scheduled ancient monument, designated to protect its archaeological integrity and the remains it contains.

Twelve Barrows: a linear barrow group 300m east of Higher Hendra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016167. View the official record →

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What is Twelve Barrows: a linear barrow group 300m east of Higher Hendra?

Twelve Barrows is a linear barrow group situated three hundred metres east of Higher Hendra in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016167.

Who is responsible for protecting Twelve Barrows: a linear barrow group 300m east of Higher Hendra?

Twelve Barrows: a linear barrow group 300m east of Higher Hendra 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 1016167.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twelve Barrows: a linear barrow group 300m east of Higher Hendra?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Four Burrows (7.9 km), Hillfort 225m north east of Bosvisack (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 425m north west of Little Regarded Farm (9.4 km).

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