Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm

Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm

England
List entry 1016062
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. The two barrows represent typical examples of round burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, a period characterised by the widespread adoption of burial practices involving earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains. Bowl barrows of this type are among the most common prehistoric monuments in the Cornish landscape, reflecting the considerable population and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in Cornwall.

Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016062. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm?

Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016062.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm?

Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm 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 1016062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round in Devichoys Wood 600yds (540m) S of Perran Wharf (7.7 km), Round barrow 350m north of Devichoys Barton (7.7 km), Three round barrows 430m north east of Devichoys Barton (7.9 km).

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