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Two round barrows on Viverdon Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of two distinct circular earthworks characteristic of barrow construction during the prehistoric period, constructed as funerary monuments to mark the graves of individuals or small groups within early farming or bronze-using communities. The barrows represent evidence of ceremonial burial practices and social organisation among prehistoric populations in the region, and their survival on Viverdon Down contributes to understanding the archaeological landscape of Neolithic and Bronze Age Cornwall. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and listed entry in the National Heritage List for England under reference 1004394.
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 Neolithic or 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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