Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm

Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm

England
List entry 1003102
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm is a Bronze Age settlement located in Cornwall, comprising the remains of domestic structures characteristic of the second millennium BCE. The site consists of multiple hut circles, the distinctive circular or oval stone-founded dwellings typical of prehistoric settlements in south-western Britain. Such settlements represent important evidence for Bronze Age domestic life and land use patterns in the region, though the precise extent and condition of the visible remains would require site-specific archaeological assessment. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Bronze Age occupation in Cornwall.

Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003102. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm?

Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm is a Bronze Age settlement located in Cornwall, comprising the remains of domestic structures characteristic of the second millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003102.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm?

Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter 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 1003102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle settlement 950yds (870m) NW of Gwenter Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Lankidden (3.2 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (3.7 km), Bowl barrow 290m south east of Sunny Corner Cottage (3.7 km).

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