© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Berry Castle is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument comprises a main fortified enclosure defended by substantial earthwork ramparts, complemented by an outwork that extends its defensive capability, and is associated with outlying stone hut circles that indicate settlement activity beyond the primary fort structure. The combination of defensive earthworks and domestic structures reflects the dual military and residential function typical of Iron Age hillforts in the South West, serving both as a stronghold and a focal point for community habitation. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement organisation in Cornwall, where such fortified positions were strategically positioned to control local territories and resources.
Earlier prehistoric hillfort with outwork and outlying stone hut circle known as Berry Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004455. View the official record →
Berry Castle is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004455.
Earlier prehistoric hillfort with outwork and outlying stone hut circle known as Berry Castle 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 1004455.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bosent Cross, 325m ENE of South Bosent Farm (5.9 km), Two bowl barrows 70m north west and 50m south east of Tor View at Middle Taphouse (6 km), Three bowl barrows 215m south east of Beech Lawn, which form part of a larger round barrow cemetery (6.1 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — 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 Earlier prehistoric hillfort with outwork and outlying stone hut circle known as Berry Castle