Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system

Medieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system

England
List entry 1004609
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lamlavery is a medieval settlement comprising the remains of a longhouse and associated field systems located in Cornwall, England. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a form of rural settlement typical of medieval Cornwall, where longhouses served as combined domestic and agricultural structures. The monument includes evidence of the field patterns that surrounded the settlement, demonstrating the organisation of medieval agricultural land use in the region. The site is designated as an ancient monument reflecting its historical importance to understanding medieval Cornish settlement patterns and rural economy.

Medieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004609. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system?

Lamlavery is a medieval settlement comprising the remains of a longhouse and associated field systems located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004609.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system?

Medieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system 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 1004609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Temple Old Bridge with adjacent ford and causeway (9.4 km), Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm (9.5 km), Cairn 485m WSW of Colquite Farm (9.5 km).

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