Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak

Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak

England
List entry 1001723
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England, comprising two earthen mounds situated respectively 220 metres east of Lower Longbeak and 320 metres east of Higher Longbeak. Bowl barrows represent a characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age, typically constructed as simple hemispherical or bowl-shaped mounds raised over cremation or inhumation deposits. These examples survive as archaeological remains within the Cornish landscape, contributing to the wider distribution of Bronze Age burial monuments across the county. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects Act, reflecting its significance to understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in south-west England.

Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001723. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak?

Two bowl barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cornwall, England, comprising two earthen mounds situated respectively 220 metres east of Lower Longbeak and 320 metres east of Higher Longbeak. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001723.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak?

Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak 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 1001723.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 310m south of Mill Farm (4.6 km), Round 260m south west of Trengayor (6.7 km), Penhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp (7 km).

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