Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound 300m north of Northdown

Round 300m north of Northdown

England
List entry 1004462
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round 300m north of Northdown is a Bronze Age ritual or domestic monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises a circular earthwork typical of the round tradition characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in south-western Britain. Such monuments frequently served defensive, ceremonial, or residential functions within their respective communities, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument's survival as an identifiable earthwork demonstrates the durability of Bronze Age constructional techniques and contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution across the Cornish landscape.

Round 300m north of Northdown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004462. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round 300m north of Northdown?

Round 300m north of Northdown is a Bronze Age ritual or domestic monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004462.

Who is responsible for protecting Round 300m north of Northdown?

Round 300m north of Northdown 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 1004462.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round 300m north of Northdown?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric irregular and regular aggregate field systems with incorporated stone hut circles 750m ENE of Siblyback Farm (9.7 km), Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill (9.8 km), Prehistoric regular aggregate field system with incorporated stone hut circles and enclosure 450m east of Siblyback Farm (10 km).

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