Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1004439
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall. The site comprises two burial mounds of the bowl barrow type, which represents a common form of sepulchral monument constructed during the prehistoric period in southwest England. As components of a larger barrow cemetery, these monuments indicate sustained use of the landscape for mortuary practices across generations. The surviving earthworks contribute to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric burial activity in the region.

Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004439. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004439.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery 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 1004439.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lerryn Bridge (5.2 km), Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land (5.3 km), Small multivallate hillfort on Bury Down, 530m north-east of South Park (6.3 km).

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