Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosure containing a stone hut circle and parts of a medieval field system, 500m south east of Sparretts Farm

Prehistoric enclosure containing a stone hut circle and parts of a medieval field system, 500m south east of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1013199
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The prehistoric enclosure located 500 metres south-east of Sparretts Farm in Cornwall is a scheduled ancient monument that demonstrates evidence of sustained human settlement across multiple periods. The site contains a stone hut circle of prehistoric date, indicating habitation during the Iron Age or Bronze Age, alongside fragmentary remains of a medieval field system that overlay the earlier settlement. The juxtaposition of these archaeological features illustrates the long history of land use and agricultural activity in this part of Cornwall. The monument's survival, despite subsequent medieval agricultural activity, provides valuable evidence for understanding settlement patterns and land exploitation from prehistoric times through the medieval period.

Prehistoric enclosure containing a stone hut circle and parts of a medieval field system, 500m south east of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013199. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric enclosure containing a stone hut circle and parts of a medieval field system, 500m south east of Sparretts Farm?

The prehistoric enclosure located 500 metres south-east of Sparretts Farm in Cornwall is a scheduled ancient monument that demonstrates evidence of sustained human settlement across multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013199.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure containing a stone hut circle and parts of a medieval field system, 500m south east of Sparretts Farm?

Prehistoric enclosure containing a stone hut circle and parts of a medieval field system, 500m south east of Sparretts 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 1013199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure containing a stone hut circle and parts of a medieval field system, 500m south east of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.4 km), Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (3.4 km), Medieval wayside cross at Wenmouth Cross, 320m north of Wenmouth (5.7 km).

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