Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans, one of which is called 'The Beacon'

Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans, one of which is called 'The Beacon'

England
List entry 1004371
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. One of the barrows is known locally as 'The Beacon', reflecting its prominent position in the landscape. These earthen mounds represent typical examples of Bronze Age burial practice, when such barrows served as communal or individual repositories for the dead, often accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival into the modern period, despite later agricultural use of the surrounding land, demonstrates the resilience of these prehistoric earthworks and their continued presence as markers in the Cornish countryside.

Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans, one of which is called 'The Beacon' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004371. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans, one of which is called 'The Beacon'?

Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004371.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans, one of which is called 'The Beacon'?

Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans, one of which is called 'The Beacon' 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 1004371.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 380m north of Beckaveans, one of which is called 'The Beacon'?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m east of Tregray Farm (7 km), Two bowl barrows 625m south of Greystone Farm (7.9 km), Round barrow cemetery on Wilsey Down (8.2 km).

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