Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric to post-medieval settlement, and religious and funerary remains on the middle and lower slopes west and south of Roughtor

Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, and religious and funerary remains on the middle and lower slopes west and south of Roughtor

England
List entry 1019172
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement and religious and funerary remains west and south of Roughtor is a complex of archaeological features spanning multiple periods of human occupation on the lower and middle slopes of this prominent moorland location in Cornwall. The site encompasses evidence of settlement activity from prehistoric times through to the post-medieval period, reflecting sustained use of the landscape across several millennia. The remains include structural evidence and artefactual material indicative of domestic occupation alongside funerary and religious features characteristic of communities inhabiting upland areas of southwest England. The diversity of periods represented at the site makes it significant for understanding patterns of settlement continuity and land use on the Cornish moors.

Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, and religious and funerary remains on the middle and lower slopes west and south of Roughtor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019172. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, and religious and funerary remains on the middle and lower slopes west and south of Roughtor?

Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement and religious and funerary remains west and south of Roughtor is a complex of archaeological features spanning multiple periods of human occupation on the lower and middle slopes of this prominent moorland location in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019172.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, and religious and funerary remains on the middle and lower slopes west and south of Roughtor?

Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, and religious and funerary remains on the middle and lower slopes west and south of Roughtor 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 1019172.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, and religious and funerary remains on the middle and lower slopes west and south of Roughtor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (8.5 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (9.3 km), Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (9.4 km).

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