Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra

Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra

England
List entry 1004222
Nation
England
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra is a prehistoric domestic settlement site located in Cornwall. The monument is a Bronze Age or Iron Age circular dwelling, evidenced by its surviving earthwork remains which consist of a roughly circular depression marking the floor of an ancient roundhouse. Such hut circles are characteristic of settlement patterns in southwest England during the later prehistoric period, typically dating between approximately 1500 and 100 BC. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of domestic occupation and land use in Bronze Age and Iron Age Cornwall.

Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra?

Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra is a prehistoric domestic settlement site located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004222.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra?

Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra 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 1004222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church (9.1 km), Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in Cardinham churchyard, 10m east of the church (9.2 km), Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard, 5m south of the church (9.2 km).

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