Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLargin Castle

Largin Castle

England
List entry 1461041
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Largin Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Cornwall, England. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the type of defensive or manorial settlement characteristic of medieval Cornwall. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns in the region, though detailed documentation of its specific architectural features and construction phases remains limited in the readily available scholarly literature. The monument's survival as an identifiable archaeological site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval fortifications across Cornwall.

Largin Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1461041. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Largin Castle?

Largin Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1461041.

Who is responsible for protecting Largin Castle?

Largin Castle 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 1461041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Largin Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 135m north west of The Cockpit in Boconnoc Park (4.7 km), Small multivallate hillfort on Bury Down, 530m north-east of South Park (5.4 km), Wayside cross in St Nectan's chapel yard (6.1 km).

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