Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm

Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm

England
List entry 1007776
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England
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History & significance

Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm is a multi-period archaeological complex in Cornwall demonstrating sustained land use from prehistory through the medieval period. The site comprises prehistoric roundhouse remains indicated by hut circles associated with an irregular field layout characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns, overlain or adjacent to a more formally organised medieval field system with ridge and furrow cultivation traces and the physical remains of a deserted medieval settlement. The juxtaposition of these two distinct field systems and settlement hierarchies provides evidence of significant changes in land management and social organisation between the prehistoric and medieval periods at this location.

Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007776. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm?

Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm is a multi-period archaeological complex in Cornwall demonstrating sustained land use from prehistory through the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007776.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm?

Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet 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 1007776.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (6.9 km), Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (7 km), Medieval wayside cross at Wenmouth Cross, 320m north of Wenmouth (7.3 km).

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