Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm

Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm

England
List entry 1004324
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Cornwall, England. These earthwork structures, typical of the funerary landscape created during the Bronze Age period, represent the sustained use of the landscape for ceremonial interment practices over many centuries. The barrows form part of the wider distribution of such monuments across Cornwall, reflecting the importance of prominent topographic positions for memorial and burial purposes during prehistory. Their preservation as earthworks contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices in the region.

Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004324. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm?

Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004324.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm?

Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick 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 1004324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 700yds (640m) NNE of Penhallick Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 85m north west of Arrowan Vean (2 km), Promontory fort at Chynalls Point (2.3 km), Bowl barrow 165m ESE of The Barrow (2.5 km).

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