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Two round barrows on Viverdon Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of two distinct barrow mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such earthen burial structures were commonly raised across the Cornish landscape to mark the graves of significant individuals or family groups. The barrows remain visible as archaeological features on Viverdon Down, contributing to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site is recognised for its historical importance in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in Cornwall.
Two round barrows on Viverdon Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004394. View the official record →
Two round barrows on Viverdon Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004394.
Two round barrows on Viverdon Down 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 1004394.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge (0.6 km), Henge 315m north west of Westcott (1.5 km), Dupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath Farm (1.9 km).
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