Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound 390m north east of Carwarthen

Round 390m north east of Carwarthen

England
List entry 1019611
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round 390m north east of Carwarthen is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Cornwall. The monument consists of a circular bank and ditch enclosing an interior space, characteristic of Iron Age settlement sites in south-west England. Such rounds are distinctive to Cornwall and Devon and typically date from the Iron Age period, serving as defended homesteads or community centres. The site's precise function and date within the Iron Age remain subjects of archaeological study, though its form is consistent with domestic and defensive settlements that were prevalent across the south-western peninsula during the later prehistoric period.

Round 390m north east of Carwarthen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019611. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round 390m north east of Carwarthen?

Round 390m north east of Carwarthen is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019611.

Who is responsible for protecting Round 390m north east of Carwarthen?

Round 390m north east of Carwarthen 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 1019611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round 390m north east of Carwarthen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mylor churchyard (3.7 km), Holy well of St Mawes, 80m east of St Mawes Methodist Church (4.4 km), Early 20th century gun battery 150m north of St Mawes Castle (4.7 km).

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