Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen

Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen

England
List entry 1016445
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Cornwall. The site comprises a bivallate hillfort, defined by two concentric banks and ditches that would have served to protect settlement and resources during the Iron Age period. The earthworks remain substantially visible in the modern landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric fortification practices characteristic of south-western Britain during the later pre-Roman Iron Age. Such hillforts typically functioned as focal points for regional communities, serving defensive, administrative, and possibly ceremonial purposes.

Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016445. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen?

Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016445.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen?

Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen 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 1016445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort 250m south west of Tresawsen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew (7.4 km), Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho (7.8 km), Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm (8.1 km).

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