Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMultiple enclosure fort at Round Wood

Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood

England
List entry 1019847
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood is an Iron Age hillfort located near Bodmin in Cornwall. The monument consists of multiple defensive earthwork enclosures arranged concentrically or in succession, typical of later prehistoric fortified settlements in the south-western peninsula. The site's complex arrangement of banks and ditches suggests it served as a centre of significance during the Iron Age, possibly functioning as a refuge fort or settlement hierarchy marker within the local landscape. Such multivallate fortifications are characteristic of the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain.

Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019847. View the official record →

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What is Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood?

Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood is an Iron Age hillfort located near Bodmin in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019847.

Who is responsible for protecting Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood?

Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood 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 1019847.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including D-day landing craft maintenance site at Mylor harbour (5.3 km), Churchyard cross in St Mylor churchyard (5.4 km), Wayside cross in St Gerran's churchyard (6.3 km).

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