Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound 500m west of Parkengear Farm

Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm

England
List entry 1020796
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm is a Bronze Age circular earthwork located in Cornwall. The monument consists of a roughly circular bank and ditch formation typical of prehistoric ritual or domestic structures of the second millennium BC. Its precise function remains uncertain, though such rounds in Cornwall are generally interpreted as either ceremonial centres or the defended settlements of Bronze Age communities. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns in the county.

Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020796. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm?

Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm is a Bronze Age circular earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020796.

Who is responsible for protecting Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm?

Round 500m west of Parkengear 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 1020796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in Lamorran churchyard (5.8 km), Castlezens multiple enclosure fort (5.8 km), Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick (6.1 km).

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