Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit

Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit

England
List entry 1008182
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit is a ruined stone structure located on the granite moorland of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The building dates to the medieval period and represents evidence of past settlement activity on the high moorland landscape. The site survives as earthwork and stone remains, testament to the challenging conditions under which medieval communities inhabited these exposed upland areas. Such deserted medieval buildings are valuable archaeological records of changes in settlement patterns and land use across medieval Cornwall.

Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit?

Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit is a ruined stone structure located on the granite moorland of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008182.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit?

Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit 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 1008182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted medieval building 55m south of Roughtor summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (7.9 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (8.7 km), Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (8.7 km).

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