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Round 180m north east of Polstein is a Bronze Age ritual or defensive earthwork located in Cornwall. The monument comprises a circular or near-circular bank and ditch formation, characteristic of the round tradition of southwestern England, which saw widespread construction during the later Bronze Age and early Iron Age periods. Its precise functional purpose, whether primarily ceremonial, defensive, or domestic, remains open to scholarly interpretation based on its morphological features and landscape context. The site represents an important example of prehistoric settlement and land use patterns in the Cornish landscape.
Round 180m north east of Polstein is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020178. View the official record →
Round 180m north east of Polstein is a Bronze Age ritual or defensive earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020178.
Round 180m north east of Polstein 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 1020178.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 350m north of Devichoys Barton (6.6 km), Three round barrows 430m north east of Devichoys Barton (6.6 km), Gunpowder storage complex at Kennall Vale (7.3 km).
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