Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound called Castle Gotha

Round called Castle Gotha

England
List entry 1006695
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Gotha is a round, an Iron Age hilltop settlement located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises a roughly circular earthwork enclosed by a bank and ditch system, typical of the defensive settlements constructed across south-western Britain during the later prehistoric period. As with many Cornish rounds, the monument likely served as a fortified domestic and agricultural centre for a local community, with the earthwork providing protection and demarcation of a high-status settlement. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in the south-west and contributes to understanding of pre-Roman Cornish archaeology.

Round called Castle Gotha is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round called Castle Gotha?

Castle Gotha is a round, an Iron Age hilltop settlement located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006695.

Who is responsible for protecting Round called Castle Gotha?

Round called Castle Gotha 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 1006695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round called Castle Gotha?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel Well, Towan (1.5 km), Promontory fort at Black Head (2 km), Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School (2.5 km).

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