Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post

Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post

England
List entry 1004449
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises two burial mounds of the characteristic bowl barrow form, which represents a widespread funerary tradition across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the social status of the deceased. The survival of two distinct examples at this location provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Cornish landscape.

Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004449. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post?

Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004449.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post?

Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post 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 1004449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 300m NNW of Red Post?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round called Froxton Wood Castle (5.9 km), Slight univallate hillfort called Hilton Wood Castle (6 km), St Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard (7 km).

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