Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm

Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm

England
List entry 1016104
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Cornwall. The site comprises two burial mounds of the characteristic bowl barrow type, dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthwork monuments served as communal or individual grave markers across the southwest peninsula. These modest earthworks represent the archaeological record of prehistoric ritual practice and settlement patterns in the region. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to understanding Bronze Age burial customs and landscape use in Cornwall.

Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016104. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm?

Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016104.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm?

Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick 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 1016104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 275m south west of Higher Callestick Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 230m south east of Chapel Farm (7.6 km), Round barrow NE of Gew Farm (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew (8.1 km).

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