Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPromontory fort known as Treryn Dinas

Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas

England
List entry 1006733
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Treryn Dinas is a promontory fort situated on the Cornish coast near Mousehole, dating to the Iron Age. The site occupies a naturally defended headland, its landward side protected by multiple massive ramparts and ditches that cut across the promontory to isolate it from the mainland. The fort's prominent coastal position and substantial defensive works suggest it served as both a place of refuge and a centre of local control during the later prehistory of southwest Britain. The monument remains substantially intact and forms an important example of Iron Age coastal fortification in Cornwall.

Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006733. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas?

Treryn Dinas is a promontory fort situated on the Cornish coast near Mousehole, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006733.

Who is responsible for protecting Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas?

Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas 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 1006733.

What other scheduled monuments are near Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross 150m south west of Rospletha (1.5 km), Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel (1.6 km), Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel (1.6 km).

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