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Round on Berry Down is a Cornish round, a prehistoric fortified settlement dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial earthen bank and external ditch, typical defensive features of Iron Age settlement in southwest England. Located in Cornwall, it represents the form of domestic and defensive architecture characteristic of the later prehistoric period in the region, when such rounds served as enclosed settlements for extended family groups or small communities. The site's preservation as an earthwork has allowed it to retain archaeological significance as evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in Cornwall.
Round on Berry Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003094. View the official record →
Round on Berry Down is a Cornish round, a prehistoric fortified settlement dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003094.
Round on Berry Down 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 1003094.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tregantle Fort (2.3 km), Whitsand Bay practice battery (5 km), Whitsand Bay Battery (5.2 km).
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