Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Hangman's Barrow
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Hangman's Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hangman's Barrow is a burial mound located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hangman's Barrow is a burial mound located in South-West England. It is an ancient site, significant for its archaeological value, reflecting the burial practices of past civilisations in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1840, -5.2608
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Crowan
- Postcode
- TR14 9JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/444767686 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hangman's Barrow?
- Hangman's Barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR14 9JG), in the parish of Crowan.
- What is Hangman's Barrow?
- Hangman's Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hangman's Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR14 9JG.
- Is Hangman's Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Hangman's Barrow is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hangman's Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, Hangman's Barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hangman's Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR14 9JG.