Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs

Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs

England
List entry 1004374
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the extensive round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall. The site consists of two earthwork mounds of the simple bowl barrow type, characteristic of burial practice during the second and early first millennia BC. These monuments are situated within a landscape densely populated with prehistoric funerary structures, reflecting the significance of Goonhilly Downs as a major focus for Bronze Age interment activity. The barrows remain visible as earthwork features and contribute to the archaeological record of ritual and burial practices in prehistoric Cornwall.

Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004374. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the extensive round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004374.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs 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 1004374.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Lankidden (5.6 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (6.2 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (6.5 km).

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