Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate

Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate

England
List entry 1011386
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate is a monument comprising earthwork remains of a substantial boundary line located in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a ditch and accompanying bank that extends across the landscape, representing a sustained approach to land demarcation across multiple periods of occupation and use. The boundary shows evidence of construction and maintenance spanning from prehistoric times through the medieval period, indicating its importance as a territorial or administrative marker over an extended chronological sequence. Such linear boundaries are characteristic of the Cornish landscape and reflect longstanding patterns of land organisation and control that persisted across centuries of settlement.

Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011386. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate?

Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate is a monument comprising earthwork remains of a substantial boundary line located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011386.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate?

Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate 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 1011386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric and medieval linear boundary 1.34km south of Eastmoorgate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (8.9 km), Hobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm (9 km), Earlier prehistoric hillfort with outwork and outlying stone hut circle known as Berry Castle (9.1 km).

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