Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford

Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford

England
List entry 1004340
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford is a defended circular settlement located in Cornwall. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a central raised platform surrounded by one or more defensive banks and ditches, characteristic of the round form prevalent in Iron Age and Romano-British Cornwall. The site's defensive architecture suggests occupation during a period when such enclosed settlements served as residence, refuge, and focal point for local communities. The uncertainty regarding its precise dating reflects the challenges of chronologically distinguishing Iron Age and Romano-British settlement types in the region without intrusive archaeological investigation.

Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004340. View the official record →

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What is Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford?

Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford is a defended circular settlement located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004340.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford?

Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford 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 1004340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 165m ESE of The Barrow (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 85m north west of Arrowan Vean (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 680m WSW of Gwenter Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.6 km).

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