Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound called Castle Goff

Round called Castle Goff

England
List entry 1004274
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Goff is a round, an Iron Age or Early Medieval fortified settlement located in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular defensive earthwork comprising an outer bank and ditch system, characteristic of the round class of Cornish fortifications. Rounds of this type served as defended homesteads or small communal settlements, though the precise dating and duration of occupation at Castle Goff remain subjects of archaeological study. The site represents an important element of Cornwall's prehistoric and early historic defensive landscape.

Round called Castle Goff is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004274. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round called Castle Goff?

Castle Goff is a round, an Iron Age or Early Medieval fortified settlement located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004274.

Who is responsible for protecting Round called Castle Goff?

Round called Castle Goff 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 1004274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round called Castle Goff?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones (9 km), Hut circle group and enclosure NE of Carwen (9.1 km), Cross head N of Tregony Farm (9.3 km).

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