Scheduled MonumentsEnglandResugga Castle later prehistoric univallate hillfort

Resugga Castle later prehistoric univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1017685
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Resugga Castle is a univallate hillfort located in Cornwall, England, dating to the later prehistoric period. The monument is defined by a single substantial defensive rampart enclosing an elevated hilltop position, a characteristic feature of Iron Age fortified settlements in the southwest of England. The site's strategic location and defensive architecture reflect the importance of territorial control and settlement hierarchy during the later prehistoric era. As a designated heritage monument, Resugga Castle contributes to understanding the distribution and development of hillforts across the Cornish landscape during this period.

Resugga Castle later prehistoric univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017685. View the official record →

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What is Resugga Castle later prehistoric univallate hillfort?

Resugga Castle is a univallate hillfort located in Cornwall, England, dating to the later prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017685.

Who is responsible for protecting Resugga Castle later prehistoric univallate hillfort?

Resugga Castle later prehistoric univallate hillfort 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 1017685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Resugga Castle later prehistoric univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Golden Camp hillfort (4.5 km), Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm (5.6 km), Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield (6.1 km).

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