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 near Beckaveans in Cornwall. One of the barrows is known locally as 'The Beacon'. Bowl barrows are simple, circular earthwork mounds which served as burial monuments during the Bronze Age period, typically containing inhumations or cremations within their structure. These monuments represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Cornish landscape, and their survival demonstrates the archaeological importance of the region during this prehistoric period.

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 near Beckaveans in Cornwall. 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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