Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles 375m SSE of Sparretts Farm

Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles 375m SSE of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1008765
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 375 metres south-south-east of Sparretts Farm in Cornwall. The site comprises an arrangement of irregular field boundaries constructed from stone clearance, within which are positioned several stone hut circles that represent domestic settlement activity. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument reflects the agricultural and residential practices of prehistoric communities who exploited this upland or moorland terrain. The association of field systems with contemporary hut circles demonstrates the integrated pattern of habitation and cultivation characteristic of Bronze Age settlement in Cornwall.

Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles 375m SSE of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008765. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles 375m SSE of Sparretts Farm?

This prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 375 metres south-south-east of Sparretts Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008765.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles 375m SSE of Sparretts Farm?

Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles 375m SSE 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 1008765.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles 375m SSE of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard (6.3 km), Churchyard cross and three wayside crosses in St Neot churchyard (6.3 km), Culverland Cross in St Martin's churchyard to the north west of the church (7.1 km).

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