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The Iron Age defended settlement 250m north of Higher Trenower is a fortified settlement of Iron Age date located in Cornwall. The site comprises a hillfort or enclosed settlement characterised by defensive earthworks typical of the period, which would have served both protective and administrative functions for its Iron Age community. Such settlements represent significant centres of habitation and territorial control during the Iron Age in the southwest, reflecting the social and economic organisation of pre-Roman British populations. The monument survives as an archaeological site of importance for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Cornish landscape.
Iron Age defended settlement 250m north of Higher Trenower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004428. View the official record →
The Iron Age defended settlement 250m north of Higher Trenower is a fortified settlement of Iron Age date located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004428.
Iron Age defended settlement 250m north of Higher Trenower 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 1004428.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle with associated field system 100yds (90m) NNW of Poldowrian Farm (6.8 km), Promontory fort at Chynalls Point (7.3 km), Promontory fort at Lankidden (7.4 km).
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