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Penhallam is a medieval moated manor house situated approximately 360 metres south-west of Ashbury Camp in Cornwall. The site dates from the medieval period and comprises the remains of a substantial residential complex defended by a water-filled moat, which survives as a visible earthwork feature. The manor represents a significant example of medieval domestic settlement of gentry or minor noble status, demonstrating the architectural and defensive conventions employed in rural Cornwall during the medieval centuries. Archaeological investigation and field survey have identified structural features within the moated enclosure, contributing to understanding of medieval settlement patterns and administrative centres in the county.
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 →
Penhallam is a medieval moated manor house situated approximately 360 metres south-west of Ashbury Camp in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013669.
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.
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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