Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm

Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm

England
List entry 1012217
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches characteristic of ritual or ceremonial functions in prehistoric Britain. Such enclosures typically served purposes related to communal gathering, ceremonial activity, or territorial demarcation during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in southwest England.

Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012217. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm?

Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012217.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm?

Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW 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 1012217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric ritual enclosure 1.7km NW of Tresellern Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform cairn with outer bank 825m NNW of Higher Draynes Farm (7.9 km), Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm (8.3 km), Hut circle village 330yds (300m) W of West Northwood Farm (8.8 km).

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