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Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery

England

List entry 1013339

Nation

England

The designation

Reference

List entry 1013339

Authority

Historic England (NHLE)

Status

Scheduled Monument

Scheduled area

0.31 hectares

Grid reference

SX 32547 85719

Boundary

Scheduled area

Overview

History & significance

I appreciate your request, but I must note that I lack reliable scholarly documentation specific to this site's archaeological characteristics, dating, and verified historical features beyond its basic designation as an early medieval monument in Cornwall. Rather than risk inaccuracy about details such as the specific character of the burh remains, the nature of the Christian enclosure, or the monastery's confirmed extent, I would recommend consulting the official Historic England records associated with list entry 1013339, the relevant county archaeological records, and any published excavation reports or scholarly studies of this particular location. These sources would provide the precise, evidence-based information appropriate for heritage interpretation.

Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013339. View the official record →

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What is Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery?

Who is responsible for protecting Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery?

Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery 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 1013339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp E of Brockle (5.2 km), Wayside cross 95m WSW of Trelaske House (6.7 km), An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard (7.1 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Camp E of Brockle

5.2 km

Wayside cross 95m WSW of Trelaske House

6.7 km

An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard

7.1 km

Medieval hall and St Mary Magdalene's Chapel at Trecarrell

7.5 km

Round called Killabury

7.7 km

Ring bank in the NW corner of Lewannick Plantation

7.7 km

Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage

8.3 km

Round called Rings Camp

8.7 km

The ground beneath

The bedrock under Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery

Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery stands on Holsworthy Group, bedrock that formed in the Moscovian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Early medieval urban burh remains E of St Stephen's parish church, including remains of the early medieval Christian enclosure and monastery

Battle of Stratton 1643Battle (1643) · ~14.6 miles Battle of Braddock Down (1643)Battle (1643) · ~16.9 miles Battle of Lostwithiel 21 August 1644Battle (1644) · ~20 miles Battle of Lostwithiel 31 August - 1 September 1644Battle (1644) · ~23.1 miles

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