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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Overview

History & significance

This site in Cornwall is an ancient monument comprising overlapping prehistoric and medieval settlement remains with associated field systems. The prehistoric component includes an irregular field system and hut circles, indicating Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation of the locality. Adjacent to these features lies a medieval regular field system and deserted settlement, demonstrating continuity of land use and settlement in this area across more than a thousand years. The juxtaposition of these two distinct periods of activity, visible in their contrasting field patterns and settlement layouts, provides archaeological evidence of long-term landscape exploitation in south-east Cornwall.

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?

This site in Cornwall is an ancient monument comprising overlapping prehistoric and medieval settlement remains with associated field systems. 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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