Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound at Stamford Hill

Round at Stamford Hill

England
List entry 1005449
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round at Stamford Hill is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises a circular or sub-circular enclosure defined by a bank and ditch, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or settlement sites found throughout the Cornish landscape. Such rounds, as they are termed in Cornwall, represent important archaeological evidence of prehistoric territorial organisation and community activity, though the specific dating and functional interpretation of this particular example requires reference to detailed site records and excavation evidence where available. The monument's survival as an earthwork testifies to its significance within the local archaeological heritage and regional prehistoric settlement patterns.

Round at Stamford Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005449. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round at Stamford Hill?

Round at Stamford Hill is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005449.

Who is responsible for protecting Round at Stamford Hill?

Round at Stamford Hill 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 1005449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round at Stamford Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hobbacott canal incline (2.8 km), Bowl barrow at Red Post (4 km), Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak (4.2 km).

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