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
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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 typical example of the agricultural settlement pattern that characterised rural Cornwall during this era. The longhouse structure would have functioned as a combined dwelling and livestock shelter, a common form of vernacular architecture in the Southwest during the medieval and early post-medieval periods. The accompanying field boundaries and systems reflect the organisation of medieval agricultural land use and provide evidence of the settlement's economic basis in pastoral and arable farming.

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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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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