Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric embanked platform cairn and linear boundary with superimposed medieval boundary and adjacent clearance cairn on Dinnever Hill

Prehistoric embanked platform cairn and linear boundary with superimposed medieval boundary and adjacent clearance cairn on Dinnever Hill

England
List entry 1007768
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Dinnever Hill is a complex archaeological site in Cornwall comprising overlapping structures that document land use across multiple periods. The prehistoric embanked platform cairn represents Bronze Age or Iron Age activity, whilst the linear boundary feature demonstrates the organisation of land during the prehistoric period. Medieval occupation is evidenced by a superimposed boundary and an adjacent clearance cairn, indicating continued use and reorganisation of the landscape during the Middle Ages. The site illustrates the palimpsest of settlement and land management practices across southern Cornwall, with successive communities exploiting and restructuring the same hilltop location over many centuries.

Prehistoric embanked platform cairn and linear boundary with superimposed medieval boundary and adjacent clearance cairn on Dinnever Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007768. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric embanked platform cairn and linear boundary with superimposed medieval boundary and adjacent clearance cairn on Dinnever Hill?

Dinnever Hill is a complex archaeological site in Cornwall comprising overlapping structures that document land use across multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007768.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric embanked platform cairn and linear boundary with superimposed medieval boundary and adjacent clearance cairn on Dinnever Hill?

Prehistoric embanked platform cairn and linear boundary with superimposed medieval boundary and adjacent clearance cairn on Dinnever Hill 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 1007768.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric embanked platform cairn and linear boundary with superimposed medieval boundary and adjacent clearance cairn on Dinnever Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (6.4 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (6.5 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (6.5 km).

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