Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMultiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly

Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly

England
List entry 1020177
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Cornwall. The site comprises a series of defensive earthwork enclosures typical of Iron Age hillforts, though the exact chronology of its construction and use phases remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument's multiple concentric or adjacent defensive lines suggest periods of modification and adaptation across its occupation history. As a defended settlement of the Iron Age period, it represents the landscape of organised territorial control and community settlement patterns characteristic of southwest England during the later prehistoric period.

Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020177. View the official record →

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What is Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly?

Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020177.

Who is responsible for protecting Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly?

Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly 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 1020177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multiple enclosure fort 320m north of Engelly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 200m north west of Penventinnie (6.7 km), Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral (8 km), Two bowl barrows 250m south east and 230m north east of Ashgrove Farm (8.1 km).

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