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HER Number:16073.07
Name:CHAPEL CARN BREA - Bronze Age barrow or possible Prehistoric hut circle

Summary

Remains of a possible barrow on the lower western slope of Chapel Carn Brea.

Grid Reference:SW 3836 2801
Parish:St Just, Penwith, Cornwall
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Protected Status: None recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Cornwall SURVEY NAME (temporary): NT SMR NO 91378
  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 16073.07

Monument Type(s):

  • BARROW? (Bronze Age - 2500 BC to 801 BC)

Full description

An apparent circular earth mound is extant on the lower western slope of Chapel Carn Brea. It is approx 11m in diameter, 1.2m high and is flat topped. The mound appears to be raised above the surrounding ground level although this may be deceptive through the cuttings of hollow-ways in the vicinity. This feature along with other earthworks in the area, requires further survey work (h1, b2).

Possibly representing a Prehistoric hut circle, although perhaps more likely the remains of a Bronze Age barrow associated with the Neolithic/Bronze Age barrow cemetery in the vicinity (3).

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Site history:
1: 1990. THOMAS, N / CAU
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<1> Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Field Drawing (GRE), GRE 243 (Cartographic materials). SCO5089.

<2> Thomas, N, 1990, Chapel Carn Brea, National Trust Report, 20-21 (Report). SCO4663.

<3> Pers. Comm., Email from member of the public dated 18/04/2024 (Personal communication). SCO25106.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO5089 - Cartographic materials: Cornwall Archaeological Unit. Field Drawing (GRE). GRE 243.
[2]SCO4663 - Report: Thomas, N. 1990. Chapel Carn Brea, National Trust Report. Cornwall Archaeological Unit. 20-21.
[3]SCO25106 - Personal communication: Pers. Comm.. Email from member of the public dated 18/04/2024.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records

16073Part of: CHAPEL CARN BREA - Neolithic barrow cemetery, Bronze Age barrow cemetery (Monument)

Associated Images

Possible Bronze Age barrow
Possible Bronze Age barrow
© Perry, J.
Possible Bronze Age barrow
Possible Bronze Age barrow
© Perry, J.

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