Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis

Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis

England
List entry 1004431
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Little Dennis is a part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises an ancient hillfort positioned on a promontory, with defensive earthworks that date to the prehistoric period, whilst later Civil War period fortifications were constructed upon or adjacent to the earlier monument, demonstrating reuse of the strategic location across different historical periods. The physical remains reflect both the original hillfort construction and the subsequent military engineering undertaken during the seventeenth century conflict.

Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004431. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis?

Little Dennis is a part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004431.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis?

Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis 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 1004431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Chynalls Point (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 85m north west of Arrowan Vean (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 165m ESE of The Barrow (9 km).

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