Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage

Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage

England
List entry 1019171
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage is a Bronze Age settlement remains located in Cornwall. The site comprises a hut circle, the substantial earthwork foundation of a prehistoric dwelling, together with associated field boundaries that reflect the agricultural exploitation of the landscape during the Bronze Age period. Such settlements are characteristic of Bronze Age occupation in Cornwall and provide evidence of domestic habitation and farming practices in the region during the second millennium BCE. The preservation of both structural and field elements at this location contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in south west England.

Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019171. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage?

The Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage is a Bronze Age settlement remains located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019171.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage?

Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage 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 1019171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure (9 km), Lantern cross 60m north east of Lancarffe (9.3 km), An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe (9.3 km).

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