Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound 750m north east of Trelaske House

Round 750m north east of Trelaske House

England
List entry 1004237
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round 750m north east of Trelaske House is a Bronze Age or Iron Age ceremonial and defensive earthwork located in Cornwall. The monument comprises a circular or oval enclosure formed by one or more concentric banks and ditches, typical of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual sites found throughout south-western Britain. Such rounds functioned variously as defended homesteads, communal gathering places, or territorial markers during the later prehistoric period. The site's preservation as an upstanding earthwork has enabled its identification and scheduling as a monument of national importance, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement hierarchy and land use in Cornwall.

Round 750m north east of Trelaske House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004237. View the official record →

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What is Round 750m north east of Trelaske House?

Round 750m north east of Trelaske House is a Bronze Age or Iron Age ceremonial and defensive earthwork located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004237.

Who is responsible for protecting Round 750m north east of Trelaske House?

Round 750m north east of Trelaske House 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 1004237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round 750m north east of Trelaske House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit (10 km), Embanked platform cairn 47m NW of Caradon Hill summit (10.1 km), Ring cairn 77m E of Caradon Hill summit (10.1 km).

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