Ballowall Barrow, Bronze Age burial monument in St Just, England
Ballowall Barrow features a circular mound measuring 22 meters in diameter with an entrance passage leading to multiple burial chambers within the structure.
The archaeological site, concealed under mining debris until 1878, contains evidence of continuous use from the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age around 3500-2500 BC.
The excavation revealed five internal cists containing pottery and cremation remains, providing information about burial practices of prehistoric communities in Cornwall.
The National Trust manages this scheduled monument, which visitors can access through designated pathways near the coastal cliffs of St Just.
The structure combines two concentric ring walls encasing burial chambers, representing an unusual architectural development spanning different prehistoric periods.
Location: St Just
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ballowall-barrow
GPS coordinates: 50.12230,-5.70136
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:56
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