Archaeological sites · South West England
Bosiliack Barrow
In or near Morvah.
Bosiliack Barrow — archaeological in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 5.7 km
About
Bosiliack Barrow is a archaeological located in england south west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bosiliack Barrow is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a Neolithic burial mound, significant for its insights into prehistoric funerary practices. The site provides a valuable context for understanding the region's ancient history and is part of the wider landscape of Bronze Age monuments. Visitors can explore the area and appreciate its archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1522, -5.5975
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Madron
- Postcode
- TR20 8NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: n8791179662 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q894427 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bosiliack Barrow?
- Bosiliack Barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8NY), in the parish of Madron.
- What is Bosiliack Barrow?
- Bosiliack Barrow — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Bosiliack Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8NY.
- Is Bosiliack Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Bosiliack Barrow is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bosiliack Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8NY.