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Rough Tor is a prehistoric hillfort occupying the summit ridge of this prominent granite tor on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, with evidence of occupation and fortification dating to the Iron Age. The site incorporates Bronze Age cairns and a chambered monument of earlier prehistoric date, demonstrating sustained ritual and defensive use across multiple periods spanning thousands of years. Medieval activity is represented by the remains of a chapel on the summit, reflecting the tor's continued significance as a sacred location into the Christian period. The natural rocky outcrops and constructed earthworks combine to create a complex archaeological landscape that documents the long history of human use and perception of this commanding moorland location.
Earlier prehistoric hillfort with incorporated and adjacent cairns, chamber and medieval chapel on the summit ridge of Rough Tor and Little Rough Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019478. View the official record →
Rough Tor is a prehistoric hillfort occupying the summit ridge of this prominent granite tor on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, with evidence of occupation and fortification dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019478.
Earlier prehistoric hillfort with incorporated and adjacent cairns, chamber and medieval chapel on the summit ridge of Rough Tor and Little Rough Tor 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 1019478.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (8 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (8.9 km), Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (8.9 km).
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