Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPenhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp

Penhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp

England
List entry 1013669
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Penhallam is a medieval moated manor house located south-west of Ashbury Camp in Cornwall. The site comprises the remains of a substantial residential complex protected by a water-filled moat, dating to the medieval period and representing a significant example of aristocratic settlement patterns in Cornwall. The monument preserves evidence of domestic occupation and the defensive or status-conferring characteristics typical of manorial establishments of the High and Late Medieval periods. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefactual evidence indicating sustained occupation and the site's importance within the local medieval hierarchy.

Penhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013669. View the official record →

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What is Penhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp?

Penhallam is a medieval moated manor house located south-west of Ashbury Camp in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013669.

Who is responsible for protecting Penhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp?

Penhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp 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 1013669.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penhallam medieval moated manor house, 360m south west of Ashbury Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a bowl barrow called Headon Barrow (4.3 km), Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton (5.5 km), Three barrows 550m ENE of Cansford (6.9 km).

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