Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKillibury Castle later Prehistoric hillfort

Killibury Castle later Prehistoric hillfort

England
List entry 1010439
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Killibury Castle is a late Iron Age hillfort located near Wadebridge in north Cornwall, England. The site is defended by multiple concentric ramparts and ditches that enclose an oval interior, characteristic of hillfort fortifications from the later prehistoric period. Substantial earthwork remains are still visible across the monument, demonstrating the scale of defensive construction undertaken during the Iron Age. The hillfort would have served as a focal point for settlement, storage, and refuge during a period of significant social organisation in Cornwall's prehistoric communities.

Killibury Castle later Prehistoric hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010439. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killibury Castle later Prehistoric hillfort?

Killibury Castle is a late Iron Age hillfort located near Wadebridge in north Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010439.

Who is responsible for protecting Killibury Castle later Prehistoric hillfort?

Killibury Castle later Prehistoric hillfort 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 1010439.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killibury Castle later Prehistoric hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fort called 'Nanstallon Roman fort' 135m south west of Tregear (6.8 km), Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow (6.8 km), Ruthern Bridge with adjacent ford (6.8 km).

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