Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill

Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill

England
List entry 1012352
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stowe's Hill is a complex of prehistoric and medieval monuments situated in Cornwall, representing sustained human occupation and land use across multiple periods. The site is dominated by an Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, accompanied by two cairns and associated Earlier Prehistoric field systems that demonstrate organized agricultural activity contemporary with or predating the fort's construction. Scattered across the landscape are hut circles and transhumance huts, indicative of seasonal pastoral practices characteristic of prehistoric upland exploitation. A medieval pound, likely used for livestock management, indicates continued agricultural use of the site into the medieval period, reflecting the enduring value of this elevated location for pastoral communities across more than two millennia.

Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill?

Stowe's Hill is a complex of prehistoric and medieval monuments situated in Cornwall, representing sustained human occupation and land use across multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012352.

Who is responsible for protecting Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill?

Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill 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 1012352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (4.4 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4.5 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (5 km).

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