Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm

Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm

England
List entry 1019742
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Dingerein Castle is a small multivallate hillfort with an associated annexe situated near Curgurrel Farm in Cornwall. The monument comprises concentric earthwork defences typical of Iron Age hillforts, demonstrating the defensive strategies employed during the later prehistoric period. The site's physical character, defined by its multiple vallate systems, indicates investment in fortification that would have served both defensive and possibly territorial functions for its Iron Age inhabitants. Such multivallate hillforts are characteristic of south-western England during the late Iron Age, though the specific dating and chronology of Dingerein Castle remain dependent upon archaeological investigation rather than extensive excavation records.

Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019742. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm?

Dingerein Castle is a small multivallate hillfort with an associated annexe situated near Curgurrel Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019742.

Who is responsible for protecting Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm?

Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm 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 1019742.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St Gerran's churchyard (2.6 km), Veryan Castle multiple enclosure fort and annexe 500m south west of Churchtown Farm (3 km), Carne Beacon round barrow 320m north of Carne Farm (3.2 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm