Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle 500yds (460m) S of Trelan Plantation

Hut circle 500yds (460m) S of Trelan Plantation

England
List entry 1004322
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle 500 yards south of Trelan Plantation is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement feature located in Cornwall. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular earthwork typical of prehistoric domestic structures found throughout the south-west, though its precise dating and phasing remain dependent on archaeological investigation and surface survey evidence. Such hut circles represent evidence of sustained settlement and land use during the later prehistoric period in the region. The site is recorded in the Cornish Historic Environment Record and has been designated for heritage protection owing to its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and social organization in early Cornwall.

Hut circle 500yds (460m) S of Trelan Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004322. View the official record →

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What is Hut circle 500yds (460m) S of Trelan Plantation?

Hut circle 500 yards south of Trelan Plantation is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement feature located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004322.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle 500yds (460m) S of Trelan Plantation?

Hut circle 500yds (460m) S of Trelan Plantation 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 1004322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle 500yds (460m) S of Trelan Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Lankidden (3.3 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (4.1 km), Bowl barrow 290m south east of Sunny Corner Cottage (4.1 km).

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