Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMawgan Porth early medieval settlement and associated burial ground, 250m west of Lanerick

Mawgan Porth early medieval settlement and associated burial ground, 250m west of Lanerick

England
List entry 1003087
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mawgan Porth is a scheduled ancient monument comprising an early medieval settlement and associated burial ground situated approximately 250 metres west of Lanerick in Cornwall. The site dates to the early medieval period and represents an important example of settlement archaeology from this era in south-west England. The monument encompasses both domestic occupation evidence and a cemetery, providing material for understanding early medieval settlement patterns, burial practices, and community organisation in Cornwall. The remains survive as buried archaeological deposits and surface features that have been subject to archaeological investigation and recording.

Mawgan Porth early medieval settlement and associated burial ground, 250m west of Lanerick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003087. View the official record →

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What is Mawgan Porth early medieval settlement and associated burial ground, 250m west of Lanerick?

Mawgan Porth is a scheduled ancient monument comprising an early medieval settlement and associated burial ground situated approximately 250 metres west of Lanerick in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003087.

Who is responsible for protecting Mawgan Porth early medieval settlement and associated burial ground, 250m west of Lanerick?

Mawgan Porth early medieval settlement and associated burial ground, 250m west of Lanerick 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 1003087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mawgan Porth early medieval settlement and associated burial ground, 250m west of Lanerick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross on Treloy Hill, 170m east of Tregenna Farm (4.9 km), Promontory fort and two bowl barrows at Trevelgue Head (4.9 km), St Pedyr's Well, Treloy (5 km).

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