Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound at Castle Kayle Farm

Round at Castle Kayle Farm

England
List entry 1006688
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round at Castle Kayle Farm is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a substantial circular bank and ditch formation, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns found across south-western Britain. Such rounds, as they are known in Cornish archaeology, typically served defensive or ritual purposes during the later prehistoric period, though the precise dating and function of this particular example would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The site remains an important testament to early settlement activity in the Cornish landscape.

Round at Castle Kayle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006688. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round at Castle Kayle Farm?

Round at Castle Kayle Farm is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006688.

Who is responsible for protecting Round at Castle Kayle Farm?

Round at Castle Kayle 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 1006688.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round at Castle Kayle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures E of Gurlyn (3.4 km), Side and King's Garden at Godolphin House (4.2 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (5.5 km).

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