Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows Farm

Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows Farm

England
List entry 1016355
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows is a prehistoric funerary monument located near Two Burrows Farm in Cornwall. The two earthworks represent a Bronze Age burial tradition and form part of the wider archaeological landscape of funerary monuments in the county. The barrows survive as substantial earthen mounds, though their condition and visibility may have been affected by agricultural use and erosion over time. Such monuments, typically constructed as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains, provide evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practice in south-west England.

Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016355. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows Farm?

Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows is a prehistoric funerary monument located near Two Burrows Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016355.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows Farm?

Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows 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 1016355.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows at Two Burrows, 500m north and 510m north east of Two Burrows Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 280m south west of Trebowland (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 230m east of Trewirgie Farm (8.3 km), Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill (9.3 km).

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