Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPengersick Castle and associated building platform

Pengersick Castle and associated building platform

England
List entry 1021407
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Pengersick Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house situated in Cornwall, England, dating to the fifteenth century. The castle comprises a substantial stone-built structure that reflects the defensive and residential aspirations of the Cornish gentry during the late medieval period. Associated with the castle is a building platform indicating the presence of additional structures within the fortified complex, suggesting a more extensive domestic and possibly agricultural arrangement typical of such manorial sites. The monument represents an important example of late medieval Cornish architecture and settlement patterns, preserving evidence of the period's social hierarchy and architectural ambitions.

Pengersick Castle and associated building platform is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021407. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pengersick Castle and associated building platform?

Pengersick Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house situated in Cornwall, England, dating to the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021407.

Who is responsible for protecting Pengersick Castle and associated building platform?

Pengersick Castle and associated building platform 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 1021407.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pengersick Castle and associated building platform?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wheal Prosper pumping engine house 210m south of Eastcliff Farm (1.8 km), Round cairn 225m NNW of Tregonning Hill House (2.3 km), Wheal Trewavas copper mine 310m south of Trewavas (2.6 km).

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