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Round 330m south east of Penhale is a Cornish round, a prehistoric enclosed settlement of Iron Age date. The monument comprises a circular or near-circular bank and ditch enclosure typical of the defensive or boundary-defining earthworks found throughout Cornwall during the later prehistoric period. Such rounds functioned as farmsteads or small fortified settlements, often housing a single extended family or small community within their defended perimeter. The site's survival as an archaeological monument demonstrates the persistence of this settlement form across the Cornish landscape, contributing to understanding of Iron Age land use and settlement patterns in the south-west peninsula.
Round 330m south east of Penhale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020752. View the official record →
Round 330m south east of Penhale is a Cornish round, a prehistoric enclosed settlement of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020752.
Round 330m south east of Penhale 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 1020752.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Holy Trinity churchyard, Tresillian (4.8 km), Round 450m south of Tregeagle (4.8 km), Polwhele Castle: a round with hut circle and field system 160m south west of Higher Tregurra (6.7 km).
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