Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm

Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm

England
List entry 1001730
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. These earthwork barrows, consisting of two distinct mounds, represent the burial practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as prominent markers in the landscape for interred individuals or communities. The barrows survive as earthen features that retain archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in south-west England. Their designation as scheduled monuments reflects their importance as evidence of Bronze Age material culture and funerary tradition in the Cornish archaeological record.

Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001730. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm?

Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001730.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm?

Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell 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 1001730.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three rectangular defended enclosures 460m north east of Merthen Manor (6.6 km), Two wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton (6.9 km), Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford (7.3 km).

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