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Polwhele Castle is a prehistoric round settlement located 160 metres south-west of Higher Tregurra in Cornwall. The monument comprises a circular earthwork with an associated hut circle and field system, characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement patterns in south-west England. The round itself represents a defended or enclosed domestic settlement typical of the later prehistoric period, whilst the accompanying field boundaries indicate contemporary agricultural organisation and land use. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric Cornish settlement and land management practices.
Polwhele Castle: a round with hut circle and field system 160m south west of Higher Tregurra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020800. View the official record →
Polwhele Castle is a prehistoric round settlement located 160 metres south-west of Higher Tregurra in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020800.
Polwhele Castle: a round with hut circle and field system 160m south west of Higher Tregurra 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 1020800.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross 300m south east of Trelissick (7 km), Round 310m north of Carlannick (7 km), Round barrow 400m east of Parkwood Hill (7.1 km).
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