Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British defended settlement 340m ESE of Grambla

Romano-British defended settlement 340m ESE of Grambla

England
List entry 1003078
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Overview

History & significance

The defended settlement located 340 metres east-south-east of Grambla is a Romano-British archaeological site situated in Cornwall. The settlement dates to the Roman period and represents evidence of Romano-British occupation and defensive works in the county during the period of Roman Britain. The site's physical character as a defended settlement indicates the presence of fortifications or enclosures associated with Romano-British settlement activity, though the specific architectural details and extent of preservation require archaeological investigation to fully understand. Such Romano-British defended settlements in Cornwall provide important evidence for the nature of Roman influence and settlement patterns in the south-western peninsula during the later Iron Age and Roman periods.

Romano-British defended settlement 340m ESE of Grambla is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British defended settlement 340m ESE of Grambla?

The defended settlement located 340 metres east-south-east of Grambla is a Romano-British archaeological site situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003078.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British defended settlement 340m ESE of Grambla?

Romano-British defended settlement 340m ESE of Grambla 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 1003078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British defended settlement 340m ESE of Grambla?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform barrow and four bowl barrows south of Carn Maer forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (9.1 km), Churchyard cross in St Melaine's churchyard (9.3 km), Two bowl barrows 640m south west of Croft Pascoe Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (9.4 km).

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