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The earthwork on Hill Down, located approximately 500 yards west-south-west of Tresparrett Posts in Cornwall, is a prehistoric monument of uncertain specific dating, though likely to belong to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods based on its morphological characteristics. The site consists of a substantial earthwork feature situated on elevated terrain typical of later prehistoric settlement and territorial markers in this region. Such upland earthworks in Cornwall frequently relate to ancient land division, settlement activity, or ritual significance, though the precise function of this particular monument remains undetermined without detailed archaeological investigation. The monument's survival on Hill Down reflects the preservation of Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement patterns across Cornwall's moorland landscape.
Earthwork on Hill Down 500yds (450m) WSW of Tresparrett Posts is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005461. View the official record →
The earthwork on Hill Down, located approximately 500 yards west-south-west of Tresparrett Posts in Cornwall, is a prehistoric monument of uncertain specific dating, though likely to belong to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods based on its morphological characteristics. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005461.
Earthwork on Hill Down 500yds (450m) WSW of Tresparrett Posts 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 1005461.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross 320m south west of Higher Trevivian (8.3 km), Bowl barrow 250m north west of Newpark (9.6 km), Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm (9.7 km).
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