Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm

Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm

England
List entry 1005444
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle 160yds N of West Northwood Farm is a Bronze Age domestic settlement located near Northwood in Cornwall. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular earthwork typical of later prehistoric domestic occupation in south-western Britain, dating to the Bronze Age period. Such hut circles represent the remains of individual roundhouses that formed the basis of contemporary settlement patterns across the Cornish landscape. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement distribution and domestic architecture in the region, though its precise dimensions and state of preservation require site-specific survey documentation for full assessment.

Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005444. View the official record →

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What is Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm?

Hut circle 160yds N of West Northwood Farm is a Bronze Age domestic settlement located near Northwood in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005444.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm?

Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm 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 1005444.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Largin Castle (6.2 km), Bosent Cross, 325m ENE of South Bosent Farm (6.5 km), Two bowl barrows 70m north west and 50m south east of Tor View at Middle Taphouse (6.9 km).

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