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The Giant's Hedge is a linear earthwork of uncertain date located in Cornwall. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch arrangement that runs across the landscape, typical of boundary features found in south-western England. Its precise chronological attribution remains debated among scholars, though such linear earthworks in the region are variously assigned to Iron Age, Romano-British, or medieval periods. The feature represents an important example of territorial division in the Cornish landscape, whether constructed as a defensive work, administrative boundary, or land division.
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 of uncertain date located in Cornwall. 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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