Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill

Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill

England
List entry 1016921
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Cornwall. The site comprises multiple hut circles, the characteristic domestic structures of Bronze Age communities in south-western Britain, which would have served as dwellings for an extended settlement. These circular or sub-circular earthworks represent evidence of permanent or semi-permanent occupation during the later prehistoric period. The settlement reflects the pattern of dispersed Bronze Age habitation across the Cornish uplands, demonstrating the organisation and scale of domestic life in this region during the second millennium before Christ.

Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016921. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill?

Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016921.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill?

Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning 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 1016921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric hut circle settlement on Stanning Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Animal pound called Crowpound (8 km), Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount (8 km), Churchyard cross and three wayside crosses in St Neot churchyard (8.1 km).

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