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Prehistoric to post-medieval funerary, ritual and settlement remains on and around Louden Hill is a complex of archaeological sites spanning multiple periods of human occupation in Cornwall. The monument encompasses evidence of activity from the prehistoric era through to the post-medieval period, including funerary structures, ritual features, and settlement archaeology distributed across the landscape. The site's significance lies in its demonstration of sustained human use of this location across several millennia, with deposits and features reflecting changing settlement patterns and cultural practices through successive historical periods. The remains contribute to understanding of long-term land use and social organisation in Cornwall from ancient times onwards.
Prehistoric to post-medieval funerary, ritual and settlement remains on and around Louden Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019885. View the official record →
Prehistoric to post-medieval funerary, ritual and settlement remains on and around Louden Hill is a complex of archaeological sites spanning multiple periods of human occupation in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019885.
Prehistoric to post-medieval funerary, ritual and settlement remains on and around Louden Hill 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 1019885.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (6.9 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (7.6 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (7.7 km).
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