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The tin and copper mines with associated medieval field system on the northern slopes of Caradon Hill is a complex of extractive workings and agricultural land use spanning the medieval and post-medieval periods. The site demonstrates the exploitation of mineral deposits in this mineralogically rich area of Cornwall, where tin and copper mining activities left distinctive surface features including irregular pits, trenches, and spoil heaps across the middle and lower slopes. The medieval field system visible on the site indicates contemporary agricultural management of the surrounding landscape alongside mineral extraction, reflecting the dual economy of the area during this period. The monument represents an important archaeological resource for understanding the integration of mining and farming practices in medieval and post-medieval Cornwall.
Medieval and post-medieval tin and copper mines with medieval field system on the middle and lower northern slopes of Caradon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020942. View the official record →
The tin and copper mines with associated medieval field system on the northern slopes of Caradon Hill is a complex of extractive workings and agricultural land use spanning the medieval and post-medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020942.
Medieval and post-medieval tin and copper mines with medieval field system on the middle and lower northern slopes of Caradon Hill 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 1020942.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trethevy Quoit (2.9 km), St Cleer's Well and cross (3.9 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4.1 km).
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