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Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Cornwall, England. The monument comprises a single substantial defensive rampart enclosing an internal area, characteristic of univallate hillfort construction typical of the Iron Age period. The site's substantial earthwork defences and considerable internal space suggest it served as a significant settlement or refuge centre within its local landscape during the Iron Age. Such hillforts were important nodes in Iron Age settlement hierarchies, serving defensive, administrative, and possibly ceremonial functions for their surrounding populations.
Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020180. View the official record →
Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020180.
Large univallate hillfort in Bishop's Wood 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 1020180.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm (6.9 km), Bowl barrow 250m south east of Gew (7.3 km), Three bowl barrows 470m and 460m west of Bolotho (7.6 km).
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