Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm

Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm

England
List entry 1010434
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork located in Cornwall. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches, typical of defensive or ritual settlements from the prehistoric period. Such enclosures served multiple functions including stock containment, settlement defence, and ceremonial purposes, though the precise chronology and primary function of this particular example would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The site remains a significant record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Cornish landscape.

Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010434. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm?

Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010434.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm?

Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm 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 1010434.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure 325m west of Trewalla Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (2.9 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3 km), Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (3.2 km).

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