Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack

Hut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack

England
List entry 1004327
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle with associated field system 300 yards northwest of Polcoverack is a prehistoric settlement site located in Cornwall. The monument comprises a hut circle, a characteristic form of domestic dwelling from the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods, accompanied by an associated field system that reflects the agricultural practices of its inhabitants. The survival of both the structural remains and the surrounding field boundaries provides evidence of the settlement's economic organisation and land use patterns during antiquity. Such sites are valuable for understanding rural settlement distribution and subsistence strategies in prehistoric Cornwall.

Hut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004327. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack?

Hut circle with associated field system 300 yards northwest of Polcoverack is a prehistoric settlement site located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004327.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack?

Hut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack 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 1004327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle with associated field system 300yds (270m) NW of Polcoverack?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Chynalls Point (1.8 km), Bowl barrow 85m north west of Arrowan Vean (2.3 km), Bowl barrow 165m ESE of The Barrow (2.9 km).

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