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 Roman period settlement comprising a round with an attached enclosure and outwork, located in Cornwall. The site represents the characteristic settlement form of the Iron Age and Romano-British periods in the southwest, demonstrating the continuity of occupation and land use across these cultural transitions. The monument's morphology, with its concentric defensive elements, reflects the defensive and social hierarchies typical of later prehistoric Cornish communities, whilst the Romano-British phase indicates sustained habitation during the Roman occupation of Britain.

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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Questions & answers

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

Bake Rings is a later prehistoric and Roman period settlement comprising a round with an attached enclosure and outwork, located in Cornwall. 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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