Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound 240m south east of Norways Farm

Round 240m south east of Norways Farm

England
List entry 1006687
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round 240m south east of Norways Farm is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Cornwall. The monument consists of a roughly circular bank and ditch formation, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Such rounds are among the most distinctive field monuments of south-west England and typically served as defended or enclosed settlements, though the exact date and function of this particular example would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The site represents an important survival of prehistoric land use and settlement archaeology within the Cornish landscape.

Round 240m south east of Norways Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006687. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round 240m south east of Norways Farm?

Round 240m south east of Norways Farm is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006687.

Who is responsible for protecting Round 240m south east of Norways Farm?

Round 240m south east of Norways 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 1006687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round 240m south east of Norways Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel enclosure 150yds (140m) S of Trelease Farm (8.5 km), Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone (9.3 km), Round barrow 400yds (370m) NW of Traboe Cross (9.6 km).

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