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Two round barrows on Goonhilly Downs 600 yards north-east of Trenoon is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated on the moorland plateau of central Cornwall. The two barrows form part of the extensive cemetery landscape characteristic of the Goonhilly region, which contains numerous Bronze Age burial monuments dating from the second millennium BC. These earthworks represent the ritual and funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in Cornwall, with the barrows serving as visible markers of burial sites and territorial significance. The monument survives as earthwork remains on the open moorland, contributing to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in this part of Cornwall.
Two round barrows on Goonhilly Downs 600yds (550m) NE of Trenoon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004296. View the official record →
Two round barrows on Goonhilly Downs 600 yards north-east of Trenoon is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated on the moorland plateau of central Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004296.
Two round barrows on Goonhilly Downs 600yds (550m) NE of Trenoon 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 1004296.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (2.7 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (3 km), Bowl barrow 290m south east of Sunny Corner Cottage (3.3 km).
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