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Rosenannon Downs N Barrow viewed from N.
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Rosenannon Downs N Barrow viewed from E.
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Rosenannon Downs N Barrow viewed from S.
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Rosenannon Downs N Barrow viewed from W.
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Central Hollow of Rosenannon N Downs Barrow viewed from E.
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Rosenannon Downs Central Barrow viewed from Rosenannon Downs N Barrow.
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Rosenannon Downs Central Barrow viewed from N.
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Rosenannon Downs Central Barrow viewed from E.
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Rosenannon Downs Central Barrow viewed from S.
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Rosenannon Downs Central Barrow viewed from W.
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Kerb Stones in N Arc of Rosenannon Downs Central Barrow.
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Central Hollow of Rosenannon Downs Central Barrow viewed from S.
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Rosenannon Downs S Barrow viewed from N.
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Rosenannon Downs S Barrow viewed from E.
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Rosenannon Downs S Barrow viewed from S.
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Rosenannon Downs S Barrow viewed from W.
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Visited 20.02.23
There is a Barrow Cemetery on Roseannon Downs c. 3.5 miles SW of Wadebridge. There are 3 barrows in an approximate N-S alignment.
The largest barrow, Roseannon Downs N Barrow, is on the N margin of Roseannon Downs at SW 95548 68101. It is a bell barrow measuring c. 66 feet in diameter and 10 feet high. The mound is clothed in moor grass and heather. The centre of the barrow has a central hollow, c. 20 feet across and 4 feet deep.
Roseannon Downs Central Barrow is located at SW 95604 68035, c. 100 yards SE of Roseannon Downs N Barrow. The round grassy barrow has a diameter measuring c. 66 feet, reaching up to c. 7 feet high. There are several kerb stones exposed on the N perimeter. The mound has a deep central hollow measuring c. 10 feet in diameter and 5 feet deep.
The third barrow, Roseannon Downs S Barrow, located at SW 95516 67891, is c. 240 yards S of Roseannon Downs N Barrow. This ruined barrow is only evident on close approach. The low platform, measuring c. 45 feet in diameter and 3 feet high, has a pitted surface covered in tufts of moor grass and heather.
Further details of Roseannon Downs Barrow Cemetery are available in Historic England List Entry Number: 1004406.
Pawton Springs Barrows viewed from W.
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Pawton Springs N Barrow viewed from N.
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Pawton Springs N Barrow viewed from E.
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Pawton Springs N Barrow viewed from S.
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Pawton Springs N Barrow viewed from W.
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Earthfast Stone in N Arc of Pawton Springs N Barrow.
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Centre of Pawton Springs N Barrow viewed from S.
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Pawton Springs Central Barrow viewed from N.
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Pawton Springs Central Barrow viewed from E.
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Pawton Springs Central Barrow viewed from S.
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Pawton Springs Central Barrow viewed from W.
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Centre of Pawton Springs Central Barrow viewed from S.
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Pawton Springs SW Barrow viewed from N.
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Pawton Springs SW Barrow viewed from E.
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Pawton Springs SW Barrow viewed from S.
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Pawton Springs SW Barrow viewed from W.
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Earthfast Stone on S Perimeter of Pawton Springs SW Barrow.
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Central Hollow of Pawton Springs SW Barrow viewed from S.
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Visited 19.02.23
There is a group of 3 barrows in a field c. 220 yards NW of Pawton Springs Farm on St Breocks Downs. They are in an approximate N-S alignment.
Pawton Springs N Barrow (SW 95960 68779) is a small mound measuring c. 10 yards in diameter and 2 feet high. There is a large earthfast stone on the N perimeter. The grassy surface of the barrow is studded with small stones, topped by a gorse bush.
Pawton Springs Central Barrow (SW 95962 68761) is a small mound measuring c. 10 yards in diameter and 2 feet high. It overlaps the S Arc of Pawton Springs N Barrow. The grassy surface of the barrow is studded with small to medium stones.
Pawton Springs SW Barrow (SW 95934 68737) is a low grassy mound measuring c. 17 yards in diameter and 1.5 feet high. It is located c. 65 yards NW of Pawton Springs Central Barrow. A large earthfast stone is located on the S perimeter of Pawton Springs SW Barrow. There is a central hollow measuring c. 5 yards in diameter and 6 inches deep. The grassy surface of the barrow is featureless.
Further details of Pawton Springs Barrow Cemetery are included in English Heritage List Entry Number: 1004619.
Earthfast Stone in SE Arc of Pawton Gate Barrow.
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A Cluster of Exposed Stones in W Arc of Pawton Gate Barrow.
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Centre of Pawton Gate Barrow viewed from S.
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Visited 20.02.23
Pawton Gate Round Barrow measures c. 22 yards in diameter and 1 foot high on pastureland 250 yards N of Roseannon Downs. The surface of the barrow is featureless, covered in tufts of grass with few stones visible. There is an earthfast stone in the SE Arc and a small cluster of stones breaking the surface in the W Arc.
Further details of Pawton Gate Barrow are included in English Heritage List Entry Number: 1004405.
St Breock Downs NW Barrow viewed from N.
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