Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound in North Cliff Plantation 800yds (730m) NW of Tehidy Hospital

Round in North Cliff Plantation 800yds (730m) NW of Tehidy Hospital

England
List entry 1004257
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round in North Cliff Plantation is a Cornish round, a prehistoric defensive or settlement enclosure dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork located approximately 730 metres north-west of Tehidy Hospital in Cornwall. The site is defined by a substantial bank and ditch forming a circular perimeter, characteristic of the round type monuments that are distributed across Cornwall and represent a significant class of later prehistoric settlement evidence. As a scheduled ancient monument, it preserves archaeological information relating to Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the Cornish landscape.

Round in North Cliff Plantation 800yds (730m) NW of Tehidy Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round in North Cliff Plantation 800yds (730m) NW of Tehidy Hospital?

Round in North Cliff Plantation is a Cornish round, a prehistoric defensive or settlement enclosure dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004257.

Who is responsible for protecting Round in North Cliff Plantation 800yds (730m) NW of Tehidy Hospital?

Round in North Cliff Plantation 800yds (730m) NW of Tehidy Hospital 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 1004257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round in North Cliff Plantation 800yds (730m) NW of Tehidy Hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan (6 km), Portal dolmen called The Giant's Quoit at Carwynnen (6.6 km), Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow (7.7 km).

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