Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm

Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm

England
List entry 1005464
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. Bowl barrows of this type are among the most common prehistoric burial structures in Britain, typically consisting of a central mound of earth or stone covering a grave or cremation pit, often surrounded by a ditch. The pair of barrows at this location represents evidence of burial practice during the third and second millennia before Christ, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the Cornish landscape. The site remains visible as earthwork monuments, preserving its archaeological character and value for Bronze Age burial studies.

Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005464. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm?

Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005464.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm?

Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm 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 1005464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 595m north west of Belah Park Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric and later enclosure containing a stone hut circle 1.2km NNE of Fernacre Farm (9.6 km), Five prehistoric round cairns and a ring cairn 920m NNE of Fernacre Farm (9.8 km), Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit (9.8 km).

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