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The Giant's Hedge is a linear earthwork monument located in Cornwall that forms part of the landscape's medieval and possibly earlier boundary systems. The structure consists of a substantial bank and ditch arrangement typical of medieval field divisions and territorial markers in south-western England. While the exact dating of the feature remains uncertain, such linear earthworks in Cornwall frequently originated during the medieval period, though some may have earlier origins or have undergone successive modifications across centuries. The monument survives as a significant example of the region's ancient land division practices and contributes to understanding the historical landscape organisation of south-western England.
Linear boundary called the Giant's Hedge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006681. View the official record →
The Giant's Hedge is a linear earthwork monument located in Cornwall that forms part of the landscape's medieval and possibly earlier boundary systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006681.
Linear boundary called the Giant's Hedge 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 1006681.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m SSE of Cartole (3.2 km), Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm (3.6 km), Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic (5.1 km).
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