Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1005460
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall. The site comprises two distinct bowl barrows, the characteristic mound form of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age, likely dating to the second millennium before the present. The barrows are situated within a wider landscape of ritual and burial activity, with their placement within a barrow cemetery indicating the continued use of the location for interment across an extended period. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1005460, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Cornish landscape.

Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005460. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005460.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, 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 1005460.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 660m south west of Whitehill Cottage, forming part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross 320m south west of Higher Trevivian (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 250m north west of Newpark (9.6 km), Three bowl barrows 250m north east of Lowermoor (9.6 km).

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