Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm

England
List entry 1011874
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two linear earthworks of prehistoric date located in Cornwall. The monument consists of a main boundary with an associated subsidiary boundary running parallel or adjacent to it, representing field or territorial divisions of the prehistoric period. Such linear boundaries are characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age land organisation in southwest England, where they typically demarcate agricultural holdings, pasture divisions, or territorial limits. The earthworks survive as visible linear features in the landscape and constitute evidence of the systematic management and division of land during the later prehistoric period.

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011874. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm?

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two linear earthworks of prehistoric date located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011874.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm?

Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern 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 1011874.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric linear boundary and adjacent subsidiary boundary 1km west of Tresellern Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (8.1 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (8.3 km), Earlier prehistoric hillfort with outwork and outlying stone hut circle known as Berry Castle (8.5 km).

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