Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound with annexe called 'Caer Vallack'

Round with annexe called 'Caer Vallack'

England
List entry 1004429
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Vallack is a small Iron Age promontory fort situated in Cornwall. The monument comprises a circular enclosure with an attached annexe, defended by a ditch and bank system typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in south-west Britain. The site's strategic positioning on elevated ground would have provided defensive advantages and control over the surrounding landscape during the later prehistoric period. The physical remains, whilst modest in scale, represent an important example of Iron Age settlement fortification practices in the Cornish peninsula.

Round with annexe called 'Caer Vallack' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round with annexe called 'Caer Vallack'?

Caer Vallack is a small Iron Age promontory fort situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004429.

Who is responsible for protecting Round with annexe called 'Caer Vallack'?

Round with annexe called 'Caer Vallack' 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 1004429.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round with annexe called 'Caer Vallack'?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval chapel enclosure 340m south east of Hendra Farm (7.4 km), Hut circle with associated field system 100yds (90m) NNW of Poldowrian Farm (7.9 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (8.4 km).

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