Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork

Bake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork

England
List entry 1017682
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bake Rings is a later prehistoric and Romano-British settlement site located in Cornwall, England, comprising a round with an attached enclosure and outwork. The monument represents a form of defended domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age and early Roman periods in south-western Britain, reflecting the regional settlement patterns and social organisation of these periods. The site's multi-phase structure, encompassing the primary circular enclosure and associated features, indicates prolonged occupation and modification across successive generations. The archaeological evidence from such monuments has contributed significantly to understanding the transition from late Iron Age to Romano-British settlement practices in Cornwall.

Bake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017682. View the official record →

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What is Bake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork?

Bake Rings is a later prehistoric and Romano-British settlement site located in Cornwall, England, comprising a round with an attached enclosure and outwork. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017682.

Who is responsible for protecting Bake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork?

Bake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017682.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bake Rings later prehistoric-Roman round with attached enclosure and outwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m SSE of Cartole (0.5 km), Three bowl barrows 160m west of Little Hendra (0.7 km), Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm (1.3 km).

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