Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor, 985m NNW of Fernacre Farm

Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor, 985m NNW of Fernacre Farm

England
List entry 1008241
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located on the moorland of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The monument comprises a levelled platform cut into the slope of the hillside, representing the foundation of a prehistoric roundhouse. Such platforms are characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in the South West and evidence the exploitation of upland areas for habitation and pastoral activity during prehistory. The site contributes to understanding of settlement distribution and land use on Bodmin Moor during the Bronze Age period.

Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor, 985m NNW of Fernacre Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor, 985m NNW of Fernacre Farm?

Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located on the moorland of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008241.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor, 985m NNW of Fernacre Farm?

Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor, 985m NNW of Fernacre 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 1008241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric house platform on south-east Roughtor, 985m NNW of Fernacre Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (8.7 km), Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (8.7 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (8.8 km).

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