Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Shortstone Moor

Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor

England
List entry 1004618
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two earthen mounds located on Shortstone Moor in Cornwall. The barrows represent a significant example of the funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age, when such burial structures were commonly constructed across the upland regions of south-western Britain. Both mounds survive as visible archaeological features within the landscape, their physical form reflecting the construction methods typical of the period. The monument is designated for its importance in understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the Cornish landscape.

Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004618. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor?

Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two earthen mounds located on Shortstone Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004618.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor?

Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor 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 1004618.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of four round barrows E of Bottaborough (3 km), Three bowl barrows 700m east of Taylor's Cross (4.6 km), Iron Age defended settlement 800m north of Lymsworthy Farm (6 km).

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