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Castlezens is a multiple enclosure hillfort located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a series of concentric or closely-spaced earthwork defences consisting of banks and ditches that enclose an interior settlement area, a form characteristic of southwestern British hillforts of the later prehistoric period. Such multiple enclosure forts represent significant centres of settlement and possibly served defensive, administrative, or ceremonial functions within Iron Age communities. The site's physical remains contribute to understanding settlement patterns and fortification strategies employed in Cornwall during this period.
Castlezens multiple enclosure fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019743. View the official record →
Castlezens is a multiple enclosure hillfort located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019743.
Castlezens multiple enclosure fort 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 1019743.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick (1.1 km), Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield (2.9 km), Carne Beacon round barrow 320m north of Carne Farm (3.9 km).
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