Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point

Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point

England
List entry 1004292
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point is a Bronze Age ritual and funerary monument complex located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. The site comprises two burial mounds and an associated circular earthwork enclosure, representing typical components of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes in south-west England. The barrows belong to the period broadly dated between 2000 and 1000 BC, when such monuments served as focal points for burial practices and community gatherings. The circular enclosure demonstrates the integration of these funerary features within a defined ritual space, characteristic of Bronze Age settlement and territorial organisation in coastal Cornwall.

Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004292. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point?

Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point is a Bronze Age ritual and funerary monument complex located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004292.

Who is responsible for protecting Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point?

Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point 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 1004292.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 170m north of Trevilley (1.2 km), Promontory fort at Carn Les Boel (1.4 km), Trevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen Church (1.4 km).

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