Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm

England
List entry 1008848
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a multi-period archaeological site in Cornwall comprising Bronze Age domestic occupation overlaid by later medieval activity. The prehistoric element consists of hut circles representing settlement from the Bronze Age, whilst the medieval phase includes evidence of tin mining exploitation and associated shelter structures, indicating the site's continued utility and occupation across more than two millennia. The site demonstrates the characteristic pattern of Bronze Age settlement in upland Cornwall through its unenclosed hut circles, and reflects the intensive tin mining activity that transformed the Cornish landscape during the medieval period.

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008848. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm is a multi-period archaeological site in Cornwall comprising Bronze Age domestic occupation overlaid by later medieval activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008848.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook 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 1008848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement incorporating a medieval tin miners' cache and medieval shelter 1.285km north-west of Wardbrook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (5.3 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (5.8 km), St Cleer's Well and cross (5.8 km).

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