Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound, courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn

Round, courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn

England
List entry 1004654
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The round courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement complex located in Cornwall. The site comprises a characteristic round courtyard house with associated stone hut circles, typical of domestic settlement patterns in southwestern Britain during the later prehistoric period. The presence of an organized field system indicates a pastoral and agricultural economy, with the layout reflecting the land division practices of these communities. This monument represents an important example of later prehistoric settlement organization on the Cornish peninsula and contributes to understanding domestic life and land use patterns in Iron Age southwest England.

Round, courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004654. View the official record →

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What is Round, courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn?

The round courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement complex located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004654.

Who is responsible for protecting Round, courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn?

Round, courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn 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 1004654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round, courtyard house, stone hut circle settlement and field system 275m north of Castallack Carn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nun Careg Cross, 400m south-west of Boleigh Farm (1.7 km), The Merry Maidens (or Dawns Men) stone circle (1.8 km), Base slab of a medieval wayside cross, 110m west of the Merry Maidens stone circle (1.9 km).

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